acquisitionExtra Space – Stockton
Stockton, CA
59,000 SF595 units
Value-add acquisition with RV component in Central Valley corridor.
Frontera Invests in and develops self-storage assets, turning disciplined market analysis into durable returns for our investors.
2M+
SF Developed & Managed
35+
Properties Since 2015
4
Western States
40+
Years Combined Team Experience
About Frontera
A Proven Track Record in Self-Storage
Founded in 2015, Frontera Real Estate is a self-storage focused investment platform targeting value-add acquisitions and ground-up development across the Western U.S. Through our joint venture Frontera-West, formed with Westlake Urban, we pursue a disciplined acquisition and development strategy grounded in deep operational expertise, local market relationships, and rigorous due diligence.
Meet the TeamOur Team
Leadership
A multidisciplinary team combining deep real estate operations, capital markets, and asset management expertise.
Bryan Grissinger
Managing Partner
Bryan co-founded Frontera in 2015 and leads the firm's strategic direction, overseeing acquisitions, development, and portfolio operations. Before Frontera, he was Director of Acquisitions & Development at a privately-held real estate firm with $4B+ in assets, where he managed a 750,000 SF commercial portfolio. Bryan holds a Master's in Real Estate from the University of San Diego and a BA in Architecture with a Business Administration concentration from the University of Notre Dame.
bryan@fronterarealestate.com
Lisandro Gomez
Partner – Acquisitions
Lisandro leads acquisitions and development at Frontera, focused on sourcing, underwriting, and structuring transactions across the Western U.S. He brings over eight years of real estate experience across direct investment and finance. Before Frontera, Lisandro was a Senior Financial Analyst at PriceSmart, contributing to the approval of more than $100M in development projects across Central America, Colombia, and the Caribbean. He holds a BA in Finance and Real Estate from the University of San Diego.
lisandro@fronterarealestate.com
Brad Hatfield
Vice President – Finance
Brad brings more than two decades of finance and real estate experience across hospitality, multifamily, and commercial sectors. Before Frontera, he was Vice President of Finance at Azul Hospitality, leading the financial integration of an eight-hotel management portfolio with $75M in annual revenue. Earlier, Brad was VP of Real Estate at J Street Hospitality ($600M developer) and Director of Acquisitions at JC Resorts. He began his career at CNL Hotels & Resorts, participating in more than $5B of acquisitions. Brad holds a BS in Accounting from Indiana University and is a licensed California Real Estate Salesperson.
brad@fronterarealestate.com
Nish Payne
Vice President – Portfolio Management
Nish brings more than a decade of commercial real estate experience across acquisitions, development, and asset management, with transactions spanning self-storage, multifamily, office, industrial, and hospitality. His background includes structuring debt and equity, managing relationships with lenders, investors, and joint venture partners, and leading teams across the full investment lifecycle. At Frontera, he focuses on portfolio performance and operational execution.
nish@fronterarealestate.com
Dan Raphael
Development Manager
Dan leads development for Frontera's self-storage projects, managing the full lifecycle from site acquisition through construction completion. Prior to Frontera, he served over twenty years as a Naval Aviator in the U.S. Navy, with leadership roles including managing the construction of a $130 million biosafety laboratory in Kazakhstan and a $78 million annual budget across teams in the Middle East. He holds an MBA from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Master of Science in Real Estate from the University of San Diego.
dan@fronterarealestate.com
Jana Jensen
Senior Advisor
As Senior Advisor, Jana consults on asset management and special projects across the Frontera portfolio. She brings more than fifteen years of real estate experience with a primary focus on multifamily asset management. Before Frontera, she was a senior consultant at RealPage, partnering with some of the nation's largest multifamily owners. Jana holds a Master's in Real Estate from the University of San Diego and a BA in Real Estate from the University of Georgia.
jana@fronterarealestate.comWhy Frontera
Reputation. Relationships. Results.
Operational Excellence
A hands-on approach to asset management and development ensures every asset is optimized. Frontera has successfully entitled, developed, and stabilized facilities across the Western U.S.
Lasting Partnerships
Over 125 investors with over 80% reinvesting in multiple opportunities, reflecting a track record of aligned interests, transparent communication, and consistent execution across market cycles.
Full-Cycle Performance
From acquisition through stabilization and disposition, Frontera has completed full-cycle transactions that reward investors. The firm maintains a diversified portfolio of income-producing storage assets.
Portfolio Map
Our Western U.S. Footprint
Click any marker to view property details. Zoom in to explore individual locations across California, Utah, Nevada, and New Mexico.
Acquisition
Development
Current Portfolio
Active Properties
21 active assets across four Western states. Filter by strategy to explore the portfolio.
acquisition
acquisitionExtra Space – Reno
Reno, NV
76,000 SF515 units
Value-add capitalizing on Reno's population and job growth.
acquisitionPublic Storage – Sonoma
Sonoma Valley, CA
43,000 SF340 units
Value-add acquisition in Wine Country with high barriers to entry.
acquisitionExtra Space – Dixon
Sacramento, CA
74,000 SF565 units
Value-add with RV component in the I-80 Corridor near Sacramento.
acquisitionExtra Space – West Valley City
Salt Lake City, UT
39,000 SF270 units
Value-add acquisition in Salt Lake City metro submarket.
acquisitionExtra Space – Magna
Salt Lake City, UT
38,000 SF315 units
Repositioning acquisition — unit mix optimization in Salt Lake City metro.
acquisitionUS Storage – Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
98,000 SF1,210 units
Large-scale value-add acquisition in underserved Bakersfield market.
acquisitionA Storage Place – Grand Terrace
Inland Empire, CA
80,000 SF525 units
Value-add and managed facility with meaningful RV component.
acquisitionA Storage Place – Van Buren
Inland Empire, CA
120,000 SF615 units
Value-add and managed asset with large RV and office component.
developmentA Storage Place – Del Sol
San Diego, CA
65,000 SF585 units
Ground-up development in infill South San Diego submarket.
developmentA Storage Place – Palm
Inland Empire, CA
79,000 SF715 units
Ground-up development / managed facility in the Inland Empire.
acquisitionA Storage Place – Norco
Inland Empire, CA
49,000 SF375 units
Value-add acquisition in the Inland Empire.
developmentExtra Space – Lancaster
Lancaster, CA
80,000 SF735 units
New 80K SF facility serving the high-growth Antelope Valley.
acquisitionExtra Space – Challenger
Lancaster, CA
72,000 SF565 units
Value-add with RV component adjacent to Lancaster core.
acquisitionExtra Space – L8
Lancaster, CA
28,000 SF135 units
Value-add storage and RV facility in Lancaster.
developmentExtra Space – Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
89,000 SF825 units
Ground-up development in New Mexico's largest metro.
developmentPublic Storage – Sonoma Dev
Sonoma Valley, CA
72,000 SF535 units
Ground-up development in supply-constrained Wine Country.
developmentA Storage Place – Kearny Mesa
San Diego, CA
108,000 SF930 units
Flagship San Diego development with premium unit mix — under construction.
developmentNapa – Development
Napa, CA
75,000 SF625 units
Planned ground-up development in Napa with strong demographics.
developmentAlbuquerque – Development
Albuquerque, NM
74,000 SF700 units
Planned ground-up development expanding NM presence (De Vargas Rd SW & Snow Vista Blvd).
developmentChino – Development
Chino, CA
92,000 SF825 units
Partnering with regional home builder for multiple-phase planned ground-up development (Chino-Corona Rd & Pine Ave).
Track Record
Past Projects & Exits
The Frontera team has had several successful exits in their investment portfolio as well as acted as a fee developer and third party manager for properties that are no longer a part of the active portfolio. An overview of past experience is outlined below.
16
Previously developed or managed assets
12
Facilities previously under direct management
3
Successful dispositions
| Project | Location | Total SF | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Entitlement | Rancho San Diego, CA | — | 2017 | Sold |
| Development / Managed | Rancho San Diego, CA | 97,000 | 2020 | Sold |
| Value add | Whittier, CA | 43,383 | 2022 | Sold |
| Development | San Diego, CA | 115,000 | 2016 | Completed |
| Development | Chula Vista, CA | 81,000 | 2016 | Completed |
| Development | Chula Vista, CA | 50,000 | 2021 | Completed |
| Development | San Diego, CA | 86,000 | 2023 | Completed |
| Managed | Chula Vista, CA | 200,000 | — | Prev. Managed |
| Managed | Riverside, CA | 135,000 | — | Prev. Managed |
| Managed | El Monte, CA | 120,000 | — | Prev. Managed |
| Managed | San Diego, CA | 90,000 | — | Prev. Managed |
| Managed | Redlands, CA | 61,000 | — | Prev. Managed |
| Managed | Spring Valley, CA | 55,000 | — | Prev. Managed |
| Managed | Riverside, CA | 53,000 | — | Prev. Managed |
| Managed | Indio, CA | 53,000 | — | Prev. Managed |
| Managed | Yucaipa, CA | 52,000 | — | Prev. Managed |
What We Do
Our Services
Acquisitions
Targeting undervalued and underutilized self-storage assets in Western U.S. markets, Frontera applies rigorous due diligence, data driven analysis, and value-add strategies to maximize returns.
Development
From land entitlement through construction and lease-up, Frontera develops Class A self-storage facilities in high-demand markets with proven supply-demand dynamics.
Consulting
Advisory services in market analysis, site selection, feasibility studies, and entitlement strategy for self-storage projects and operators.
For Institutional Partners
Institutional Partnerships
Frontera partners with institutional and accredited investors seeking exposure to Western U.S. self-storage through direct acquisitions and ground-up development.
Investment Strategy
Frontera targets core, core-plus, and value-add acquisitions and ground-up development on entitled or near-entitled sites across high-growth Western U.S. markets. The firm focuses on stabilized cash-flowing assets, underperforming facilities with value-add potential, and sites for development or expansion.
Target Deal Profiles
- ▸Value-add self-storage acquisitions with operational upside
- ▸Ground-up development on entitled or near-entitled sites
- ▸Primary and secondary markets across the broader Western U.S.
- ▸Self-storage facilities ranging from 30–120k+ SF, including climate-controlled, drive-up, and multi-story formats
Our Approach
Frontera brings vertically integrated capabilities — from site selection and entitlement through construction management, lease-up, and ongoing operations. Local market expertise and operator relationships give the firm a competitive edge in sourcing off-market deals.
Partnership Structure
- ▸Flexible partnership structures to match asset business plan
- ▸Co-GP and LP structures available
- ▸Transparent reporting through investor portal
- ▸Customized deal-by-deal or programmatic partnerships
- ▸Quarterly reporting with detailed asset-level updates
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9089 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Ste 212
San Diego, CA 92123
San Diego, CA 92123
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