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Welcome to Storage Solutions, Paul-Mikael Howell!

We are pleased to welcome Paul-Mikael Howell to Storage Solutions! Paul-Mikael joins the AutoCAD team as an AutoCAD Associate Designer. He is based out of our Westfield office. Paul-Mikael attended Ivy Tech Community College for 2 Associate Degrees. He attended IUPUI for a Bachelor’s in Construction Engineering Management Technology and an MBA from Western Governors University. His previous employment was for Custom Concrete designing foundation systems for single and multi-unit residential. Paul-Mikael lives in town with his wife, stepdaughter, and five large breed dogs. One is a Great Dane, two English Mastiffs, and two Danniffs. He also shares split custody of his two children as well. Paul-Mikael loves to design houses, build projects around the house, swim, play darts, and sing Karaoke.

Paul-Mikael hopes to gain the opportunity to challenge himself to improve and gain a leadership position. So far, working at Storage Solutions, he has not found anything too challenging, but he is actively trying to find and take on anything he can! One thing that would surprise you about Paul-Mikael is that he is an avid karaoke singer that will attend at least once, if not twice a week, and has mastered many songs. His top three highlights include the birth of his two children, marrying his love, and successfully delivering 16 puppies from his Mastiff and Great Dane when they had their litter.

What are you most excited about working at Storage Solutions?

“This position allows me to grow and excel with great potential, to take on new responsibilities and advance through the ranks.”

Are you interested in becoming part of the Storage Solutions team? Apply here today!

 

Welcome to Storage Solutions, McKenzie Rajski!

We are pleased to welcome McKenzie Rajski to Storage Solutions! McKenzie joins the Marketing and Communication team as the Marketing & Communications Coordinator. She is based out of our Westfield office. McKenzie graduated from Ball State University, where she studied Marketing and Digital Media. McKenzie has had several jobs since the age of fifteen, including serving in the food industry, the most recent being at the 305 Wine Garage in Fortville, IN.

McKenzie is an only child to two amazing parents, along with her favorite companion, her dog, Callie. Her hobbies include getting any physical activity, whether that’s working out, walking her dog, or even hiking at National Parks. Two of her top life highlights include being a back-to-back state champion at Noblesville High School and making the Ball State University All-Girl Cheerleading program. Another life highlight of hers was traveling West to Utah to see Zion National Park, hiking in Sedona, Arizona, and going to Las Vegas!

What are you most excited about working at Storage Solutions?

“I am most excited about the collaboration of working with my teams. I am the type of person who loves learning, working, and gaining knowledge from others.”

Are you interested in becoming part of the Storage Solutions team? Apply here today!

 

Welcome to Storage Solutions, Jackie Brookie!

We are pleased to welcome Jackie Brookie to Storage Solutions! Jackie joins the accounting team as an Accounting Assistant. She is based out of our Westfield office.  Jackie grew up in Indianapolis, IN, and went to North Central High School. She later attended Butler and IUPUI, where she obtained her main course of study in business.  Jackie has had several jobs in the last few years and has most recently worked at Carmel City Court for six years as a court reporter. She enjoys gardening, cooking, crocheting, and reading. Jackie would like to get more involved in cooking when time permits and also hopes to travel to a new destination! She does not have children but has a new puppy, an older dog, and a cat that are her fur children. One thing that would surprise you about Jackie is that she was once thrown into a bullring in Spain!

Jackie hopes to gain the opportunity to learn how to streamline her work and become more efficient. She wants to be able to take on more work and realize how things operate within her department. Jackie enjoys taking on new tasks to learn and has a sense of accomplishment when given more jobs. Her top three life highlights include traveling to Spain, Tangiers, and St. Lucia. She had the opportunity to hold a baby lion cub in Spain and sail around the Pitons in St. Lucia. Jackie also swam and petted stingrays in the Cayman Islands and hopes to travel to Scotland and take a cruise through Europe one day!

What are you most excited about working at Storage Solutions?

“I love working here at SSI. The people are so nice, and I am blown away by how I feel so welcome here.”

Are you interested in becoming part of the Storage Solutions team? Apply here today!

 

 

Welcome to Storage Solutions, Riley Dixon!

We are pleased to welcome Riley Dixon to Storage Solutions! Riley joins the MAC sales team as a National Accounts Manager. He is based out of our Westfield office.  He attended Ball State University and graduated in 2018 with a degree in Business Administration.  Riley last worked at a company called Crown Equipment as an account rep where he sold forklifts and warehouse solutions. He managed and developed accounts located in the Eastern/Southern parts of Marion County in Indianapolis.

Riley is from Fort Wayne, IN, living in downtown Indianapolis.  Outside of work, he likes to spend time with friends and take weekend trips to different cities in the U.S.  He also enjoys wake surfing, watching sports, and playing basketball.  Riley hopes to gain more detailed industry knowledge on complex projects here at SSI. He’s excited to learn from our current sales representatives who have been very successful!

One surprising detail about Riley is that he is terrified of the ocean!  A fear many others can relate to.  His top three highlights include: becoming an uncle, moving to Indianapolis, and starting a career in sales.

What are you most excited about working at Storage Solutions?

“Being in sales, I am most excited to get out and hunt for new opportunities/accounts to start contributing. Everyone I’ve met at Storage Solutions has been very supportive, positive, and passionate. I am grateful to have the opportunity to grow in this work environment from a personal and career perspective moving forward.”

Are you interested in becoming part of the Storage Solutions team? Apply here today!

 

Welcome to Storage Solutions, Chris Panyard!

We are excited to welcome Chris Panyard to the Storage Solutions Team! Chris joins our Westfield Office as the Director of Operations. Chris was born and raised in Indianapolis, where he attended North Central High School. He graduated from Indiana University (Bloomington), where he studied Sports Marketing & Management and Business.

Chris spent the last ten years working in the sports and events industry in various roles with the Super Bowl Host Committee, 500 Festival, and Indiana Sports Corp. He helped lead the local planning and operations for several marquee events, including the 2012 Super Bowl, 2015 NCAA Men’s Final Four, 2016 NCAA Women’s Final Four, and Big Ten Football & Basketball Championships. Most recently, Chris served as Senior Director of Operations for the 2022 College Football Playoff – Indianapolis Host Committee.

He is married to his wife, Kylie, and they have a 1-year-old son named Luke. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, going to concerts, and watching his favorite sports teams compete. He and his wife are actively involved in their Church, where they host and lead a small group, and they also serve on the committee for Carmel Young Life, a Christian youth organization that serves middle school and high school students.

What do you hope to gain from working at Storage Solutions?

“I hope to build meaningful relationships with colleagues, partners, and clients. I hope to continue improving my leadership skills, be an asset to my team, and grow with the company.”

Are you interested in becoming part of the Storage Solutions team? Apply here today!

 

 

Welcome to Storage Solutions, Tina Doty!

We are pleased to welcome Tina Doty to Storage Solutions! Tina joins our Logistics Handling Solutions (LHS) team as a Logistics Manager working remotely from Illinois. Tina has prior knowledge and experience in logistics handling. Tina was in sales and covered freight that she received from her customers in her most recent role.

Tina has two sons & 6 grandchildren to keep her busy! She loves to go to church each week while helping others daily in their times of need. Vacations on cruise ships with her sister, visiting the casino, gardening and dancing are just a few of her interests. She also enjoys cooking with the produce she grows!

What are you most excited about working at Storage Solutions?

“Working and learning alongside a great team of established workers with the same passion I have to achieve our company needs and goals. I’m also excited to watch Storage Solutions continue to grow and explore many new opportunities.”

Are you interested in becoming part of the Storage Solutions team? Apply here today!

 

Welcome to Storage Solutions, Griffin Janosky!

We are excited to welcome Griffin Janosky to the Storage Solutions Team! Griffin joins our Westfield Office as an Inside Sales Manager.

Griffin graduated from Ball State University in 2020 with a major in sociology and minors in marketing and political science. Before coming to Storage Solutions, he was a case investigator for Indiana’s Covid-19 contact tracing program. His previous job was fast-paced, exciting, and remote.

Griffin grew up in Noblesville and currently lives in Indianapolis. He doesn’t have any pets but plans to adopt a dog soon and is open to naming suggestions! Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, playing guitar, and reading. He also likes any activity that involves being outside (hiking, camping, kayaking, etc.). Although Griffin is a lifelong Hoosier, he roots for Chicago sports teams… Go Cubbies!

What are you most excited about working at Storage Solutions?

“I am most excited to continue to get to know all my new coworkers. Everyone I have met so far has been so great and welcoming.”

Are you interested in becoming part of the Storage Solutions team? Apply here today!

Welcome to Storage Solutions, Jenna Helmen!

We are thrilled to welcome Jenna Helmen to the Storage Solutions team! She joins us for the summer as a Solutions Engineer Intern out of our Westfield office.

Jenna just wrapped up her junior year at Purdue University, studying Industrial Engineering while pursuing a minor in English. Last summer, she interned at a distribution center on the southside of Indianapolis, working under the onsite Industrial Engineer. There, she was able to drive her own process improvement projects, as well as implement operational automation and additional safety measures.

Jenna grew up in Carmel, IN, and comes from a big family with 4 siblings whom she loves dearly! She is a curious learner and loves being in a dynamic environment and working with a team, which is what drove her to pursue engineering.  Outside of work, she loves to be outdoors, discovering new places to hike with her dog. Additionally, she enjoys cooking and trying new food, and also watching sports, especially, NCAA Basketball, NFL, and Indycar!

What do you hope to gain from working at Storage Solutions?

“I am excited to gain more technical skills and knowledge by working at Storage Solutions, and to develop a more broad and insightful analytical perspective.  Also, I am excited to learn more about working with customers to deliver comprehensive and effective solutions.”

Are you interested in becoming part of the Storage Solutions team? Apply here today!

 

Welcome to Storage Solutions, Phil Schwenk!

We are excited to welcome Phil Schwenk to the Storage Solutions Team! Phil joins our Westfield Office as the Accounting Manager.

Phil attended Ball State University, graduating with an accounting degree and an MBA. After graduating college, he worked at an accounting firm called Blue & Co., where he performed audits for healthcare entities and not-for-profit organizations.

Outside of work, Phil enjoys exercising, hanging out with friends and family, and checking out new bars and restaurants in the downtown area. He plays in a coed softball league on Sundays in Broad Ripple and enjoys traveling and hiking out west. He also likes the fall football season and attending Colts games.

A few life highlights for Phil include hopping in a ring with a bull in Costa Rica, skydiving in Arizona, and having completed three Mini Marathons!

What are you most excited about working at Storage Solutions?

“I am most excited to get to know everyone, learn a new industry, and use the knowledge and skills from my old job and apply them to Storage Solutions.

Are you interested in becoming part of the Storage Solutions team? Apply here today!

 

Welcome to Storage Solutions, Dalton Smith!

We are excited to welcome Dalton Smith to the Storage Solutions Team! Dalton joined our Kansas City team as a Project Manager.

Dalton graduated from the University of Northern Iowa, majoring in Supply Chain Management. His previous role was as a Project Manager for a large fabrication shop, making motor housings for the Navy. He and his fiancé enjoy playing sand volleyball and taking their dog to the park and lake. You can also find him traveling and spending time with family and friends. Something you may find surprising about Dalton; he grew up on a ranch racing horses!

What are you most excited about working at Storage Solutions?

“To be part of a growing team that focuses on the company’s culture and growth.”

 

Are you interested in becoming part of the Storage Solutions team? Apply here today!