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New Hire Spotlight: Paul-Mikael Howell

 

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!

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New Hire Spotlight: Ashley MacLean

 

Welcome to Storage Solutions, Ashley MacLean!

We are pleased to welcome Ashley MacLean to Storage Solutions! Ashley joins the FDR sales team as a National Accounts Manager based remotely out of South Carolina. Ashley’s previous job was working for Crown Lift Trucks as an Account Representative, where she sold forklifts and warehouse solutions. She managed and developed accounts located in the northeast region of South Carolina. Ashley has previously lived in Connecticut, Florida, and now Florence, South Carolina. She enjoys spending time in the gym, golfing, and taking trips to the mountains or beach on weekends. One thing that may surprise you about Ashley is she once went cliff-diving in Barbados! Her top three life highlights include leaving the hospitality industry to work in material handling, living in Daytona Beach, and traveling to various islands such as Antigua, Barbados, Saint Martin, and Punta Cana!

What are you most excited about working at Storage Solutions?

“I am most excited about joining a successful team of account managers at Storage Solutions, where I can grow further in my profession. Everyone at Storage Solutions is supportive, and the team environment is unlike any other I have experienced in my career. I am more than pleased with my decision to join the team and cannot thank SSI enough for the opportunity.”

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

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New Hire Spotlight: McKenzie Rajski

 

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!

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New Hire Spotlight: Joe Prestella

 

Welcome to Storage Solutions, Joe Prestella!

We are pleased to welcome Joe Prestella to Storage Solutions! Joe joins the sales team as a National Accounts Manager based out of our Rancho Cucamonga office. Joe was born and raised in Southern California. After high school, he attended Azusa Pacific University, played football, and worked for the university athletic department to help pay his way through school. While at Azusa, he earned a BA in Business Administration and an MA in Education, including teaching and school leadership certificates. Joe spent the last 15 years working in public schools as a coach, teacher, and, most recently, as a principal at an award-winning middle school. During his time in education, he served his local community through Rotary International. He worked to plan and help at the Annual Red Ribbon Rally, an event that is part of the larger nationwide Red Ribbon initiative to prevent drug use among America’s youth.

Joe is married to his wonderful wife, Shannon, and together have three children Ben, Nate, and Allie. Every day is an adventure with sports, plays, recitals, and scraped knees! When Joe and Shannon get a night to themselves, they enjoy trying new restaurants and attending concerts and shows. When Joe has downtime, he usually can be found in the kitchen trying out a new recipe on his smoker or trying to catch a baseball game. His kids love camping, and they try to book trips as often as possible! Joe is looking forward to the opportunity for mentorship and leadership that the SSI team provides for their employees. He hopes to grow professionally within the organization and to be able to support others in the same way as the SSI team continues to grow.

What are you most excited about working at Storage Solutions?

“There is indeed a team atmosphere relating to collaboration and working towards a common goal. Coming from a background in team sports and coaching, this is something I have an appreciation for.”

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

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New Hire Spotlight: Jackie Brookie

 

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!

 

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New Hire Spotlight: Riley Dixon

 

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!

 

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New Hire Spotlight: Chris Panyard

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!

 

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New Hire Spotlight: Tina Doty

 

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!

 

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New Hire Spotlight: Griffin Janosky

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!

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New Hire Spotlight: Jenna Helmen

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!

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