Meet Our Team

Corey is a 2nd generation self-storage professional. His dad started in self-storage after being in the restaurant business his entire career. Corey’s first experience with self-storage was when he was a teenager cleaning out self-storage units to help managers keep their property clean.

The transformation Corey saw in his Dad got him excited about the self storage business. In the restaurant business, his dad worked crazy hours. Although he always made time for family, Corey’s dad was always responding to emergencies. When he moved to self-storage he had more time and less stress, and he was happy with his work.

Since it was good for his dad, Corey gave self-storage a try, starting as an Assistant Manager. After a couple of months, everyone said he was ready to be a store manager.

He was given the worst-performing store in the district and was asked to turn it around. 

This first experience of leadership formed the foundation of who Corey is today. Talking to his new Assistant Manager about his plans for the store, Corey saw the eagerness in his eyes and understood the power of leadership. In 6 months the two had turned around the store, grew the occupancy from 50% to 90%, and doubled the revenue. 

Those leadership principals that got Corey started as a Store Manager serve as the core of Spacebox’s values and expertise. Reach out to chat with Corey today. You’ll be happy you got to know one another.

Corey Ward
Owner
Self Storage Association President 2019-2022

Katelyn Broom is a CPA for Spacebox Management and assists with the financial accounting for all Storage facilities held in the York portfolio.

She is responsible for the compilation of the financial information related to the various Storage properties and to distribute that information on a periodic basis to the facility managers, the management company, the developer/owners and the investors.

Prior to joining, she started her career in public accounting with KPMG in Memphis, TN. Katelyn graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Adkerson School of Accountancy at Mississippi State in 2018 and 2019, receiving a Bachelor's in Accountancy and Masters of Professional Accountancy.

Heather McCombs brings nearly a decade of hands-on self-storage experience to her role as Director of Operations at Spacebox Management. She joined Spacebox in 2017 as an Assistant Manager and has grown through the organization, taking on increasing responsibilities across operations, development, acquisitions, and leadership.

Today, Heather oversees the day-to-day performance and strategic growth of the Spacebox portfolio, with experience in budgeting, staffing and training, due diligence, acquisitions and transitions, facility development, unit mix planning, and vendor management. With a background in Computer Science from the University of Utah, she combines operational expertise with a strong understanding of technology and systems to improve efficiency and the customer experience.

Heather is also passionate about industry relationships and community involvement. She previously served as an Ambassador for the Niceville Chamber of Commerce and as Executive Director of the Mississippi Self Storage Owners Association, where she helped create opportunities for education, networking, and collaboration across the industry.

Heather’s approach is grounded in building strong teams, developing efficient systems, and finding practical solutions that drive both facility performance and customer satisfaction.

Heather McCombs
Director of Operations

With several years of experience in the self-storage industry, Kaley Swan began her career as an Assistant Manager with Outback Self Storage, which later rebranded to Spacebox Storage. After two years in that role, she moved to Laurel, Mississippi, where she became a Facility Manager for Spacebox Storage. During her time as Facility Manager, Kaley focused on day-to-day operations, marketing, community outreach, and local events, helping grow the facility to 92% occupancy within four years.

Kaley also takes pride in creating a strong customer experience. During her time at the Laurel location, she maintained a perfect 5-star Google review rating, reflecting her commitment to customer service and building strong relationships within the community.

In the fall of 2025, Kaley stepped into the role of District Manager, expanding her experience from managing one facility to supporting multiple locations and learning the broader side of self-storage management. She continues to grow her knowledge of the industry while focusing on strong operations, team development, customer service, community involvement, and facility growth.

Kaley Swan
District ManagerA

Kristen Koby Farrell leads digital marketing strategy for Spacebox Storage Management, supporting locations across multiple markets through digital advertising, SEO, social media, content strategy, analytics, brand development and community-focused marketing. Her approach combines data-driven strategy with localized messaging designed to connect each Spacebox location with the people and communities it serves.

Originally from Merritt Island, Florida, Kristen now calls Oxford, Mississippi home, where she is raising her two sons, Koby and Cooper and proudly cheering on the Ole Miss Rebels.

Community involvement has always been an important part of Kristen’s life and continues to shape her approach to marketing. She believes the strongest brands stay tuned in to their communities, understand the people they serve and create genuine local connections. That perspective helps her develop marketing strategies for Spacebox that feel personal, relevant and rooted in each individual market.

Kristen Koby Farrell
Digital Marketing Strategist