DXD Capital Hired New Asset Management Director
The Denver-based firm appointed Mark Poole to oversee its asset management operations.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Commercial
DXD Capital has appointed Mark Poole as its new managing director of asset management. Poole joins the firm after serving as vice president of operations at JustStorage.
Why it matters
This leadership appointment brings extensive industry experience to the Denver-based firm as it continues to manage its self-storage portfolio. Poole will utilize his background in operational oversight to guide asset management strategies.
Mark Poole brings 15 years of experience to the firm, including a 14-year tenure at Liberty Investment Properties. His previous role at JustStorage involved managing 18 facilities across 10 states.
The players
Mark Poole
He is a seasoned executive with 15 years of experience in the self-storage sector and a former president of the Florida Self Storage Association.
DXD Capital
This Denver-based investment firm focuses on the self-storage asset class.
JustStorage
This company operates a portfolio of 18 self-storage facilities spread across 10 states.
The details
Poole previously served three terms as president of the Florida Self Storage Association and chaired the Self Storage Association Young Leaders Group. His operational background includes managing 50 sites during his career.
Timeline
Mark Poole began working at Liberty Investment Properties in early 2012.
Poole began his tenure at JustStorage in March 2026.
DXD Capital hired Poole as managing director in October 2026.
Culture Shift
The hiring reflects a broader trend of firms seeking veteran leadership to navigate increasingly complex operational environments in the self-storage sector. This move aligns with the professional standards established by the Self Storage Association.
As DXD Capital is based in Denver, this leadership change may influence the firm's strategic focus within the local commercial real estate market. Clients and partners may see shifts in asset management priorities as Poole begins his new role.
The takeaway
Executive transitions at specialized investment firms often signal a strategic pivot toward operational efficiency and asset growth. Industry professionals can look to these appointments as indicators of how firms intend to scale their portfolios in coming cycles.
Further reading
For more on industry leadership trends, visit Commercial.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Inside Self-Storage.
