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Caesar Wright

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Caesar Wright is Presidentof Mako Steel, Inc., which designs, supplies and installs steel buildings forthe self-storage industry. Includingsingle-story, multi-story, boat/RV storage, climate-controlled and custombuildings. Mr. Wright has been a memberof Mako Steel since it’s inception in 1993. He has contributed many articles to industry magazines over the years onvarious storage topics with a focus on Boat/RV facilities and logistics. Mr. Wright has been in the steel business hisentire career and has risen from an entry-level sales position to CEO at aremarkably young age. He is respected in the industry for his ability tomanage, negotiate and succeed without compromising his integrity or his senseof humor.

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Bruce McCardle

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Bruce McCardle is the V.P. of the Eastern Division Operations for Mako. He has worked in the architectural design, development, construction, and the metal building manufacturing business since 1977, specifically in the self-storage industry for the past eleven years. He is a member of the Florida Self-Storage Association Board of Trustees, a writer with published articles in industry magazines, as well as a frequent self-storage seminar presenter.

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James Bartnick

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James Bartnick is Vice President of Mako Steel. He has been with the company since 1997. James graduated from Chico State’s Construction Management program and came toMako after working for a general contracting company in Southern California. He began hiscareer with us as a Project Manager and Detailer. His distinct management skills andcomprehensive analysis of each project make him a vital part of Mako’smanagement team.

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Robert Lesko

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Robert is Vice President of Mako Steel. He was hired in 1997. His extensive experience in the field,operating equipment and complete knowledge of the construction experience hascomplemented his unique ability to understand the perspective of the owner,contractor and steel erector. Robert’s patient style of management is wellsuited to new builders and his technical strengths allow him to communicateeffectively with engineers, as well as construction crews.

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Todd Sanders

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Todd has strong technical skills and an innateunderstanding of the construction process due to his experience in generalcontracting. His focused personality makes him an excellent detailer andproject manager. Todd’s abilities havealready made him a solid player on our project management team.

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Mark Colwell

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Mark comes from afamily rich in construction tradition and has developed a strong foundation inthe field of general contracting. Mark offers a working understanding of theentire construction process from financing and design to project turn over. Hisabilities and background are of great benefit to Mako Steel and our customers.

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Angie Guerin

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Angie brings an extensive background in Self StorageConstruction - having worked closely with Developers, General Contractors,and Architects in this industry over the last 8 years.

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Paul Holmes

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Paul is our DistrictSales Manager for the Pacific Northwestregion. He has over 16 years ofexperience as an erector in the storage industry.

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Beth Holmes

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Beth is our PacificNorthwest Sales Coordinator.

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Carlos Arias

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Carlos is Mako’sProject Coordinator. His role is crucial in supplying projects with materialsin a timely manner and making sure every job runs smoothly from a schedulingstandpoint. His jobsite experience and ability to handle multiple projects atonce are ideally suited to this demanding position.

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Philip Horton

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Phil is a CAD designer and steel detailer, who’s expertise supports ourengineering and project managment teams.

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Mark Zerlaut

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Mark is our head of technical services and brings impressive computer anddrafting skills to his job. Mark takes the time and puts forth the effort toenable field personnel to effectively interpret the intentions of the engineersand architects. He is our resident problem solver and a valuable asset to ourcustomers, as well as our project management team.

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Mike Dale

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Mike is our resident engineer. He has been involved with engineering selfstorage projects for the past nine years. Currently, Mike is registered in 36states with more on the way.

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Vivian Sipes

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Vivian is our Accounting & Credit Manager. Her tasks include supervision ofaccounts receivable and payable, invoicing, and order entry management. Herefficiency, work ethic and personality are ideally suited to this demandingposition

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Jeannie LaMarsh

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Jeannie LaMarsh isDirector of Marketing for Mako Steel. She handles trade shows, magazine ads, web advertisements and generalspending of the company’s money. Jeanniehas been with Mako Steel since she began as the receptionist in 2004 and laterbecame executive assistant to the President, Caesar Wright. Her appreciation of art and desire to advanceher role within the company has landed her in this exciting position.

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Ghia Nellis

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Ghia is our West Coast Executive Assistant. This position requires knowledge of allaspects of our business. Her ability tokeep track of all projects and complete her tasks thoroughly is vital to ourproductivity.

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Nora McCardle

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Nora is the assistant to the V.P. of Eastern Divisions Operations in Jacksonville, Florida.Some of her responsibilities include support to enhance sales and marketing, estimate and contract preparation, as well as keeping the offices running day-to-day.Nora especially enjoys speaking to and getting to know our valued customers.

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