Michael Terjung serves as Chief Accounting Officer at SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc., a leading self-storage real estate investment trust. In this pivotal role, he oversees all aspects of the company's accounting operations, including financial reporting, SEC compliance, internal controls, and technical accounting matters. Since joining SmartStop in March 2021, Terjung has played a key role in supporting the company's growth through strategic acquisitions, operational expansions, and successful public listings, ensuring robust financial transparency and governance for investors. Prior to SmartStop, Terjung spent over 16 years at Public Storage, the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States. He advanced through progressively senior positions, culminating as Senior Vice President of Technical Accounting and Reporting, where he managed a team responsible for complex REIT accounting, derivative instruments, and revenue recognition under evolving standards like ASC 842 and CECL. Earlier in his career, he worked as an auditor at Deloitte & Touche, gaining foundational expertise in real estate and financial services. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in California, Terjung holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from California State University, Long Beach. His achievements include leading the implementation of enterprise-wide accounting systems at Public Storage, streamlining reporting processes that enhanced efficiency and accuracy, and contributing to multiple high-profile mergers and financings in the self-storage sector. Terjung's deep industry knowledge and commitment to excellence continue to drive SmartStop's financial strategy forward.