Toy Storage Nation names Aric Nissen advisory board president

Toy Storage Nation has tapped Baja Carports CEO Aric Nissen to lead its Executive Advisory Board, replacing Devin Beasley after a year of stewardship. The move comes as the RV and boat storage sector pushes into solar-canopy design, broader alternative-storage uses and a December masterclass in Palm Beach, Florida.

Why it matters: - Toy Storage Nation is positioning its advisory leadership around growth in RV and boat storage and related alternative storage assets. - The new board president brings experience in construction, renewable energy and large-scale business operations, which could shape how the industry approaches design, operations and customer experience. - The leadership change comes as TSN prepares a major educational event for developers and investors on Dec. 4 in Palm Beach, Fla.

What happened: - Toy Storage Nation named Aric Nissen Executive Advisory Board President. - Nissen is CEO of Baja Carports, which designs, engineers and builds carports and RV/boat storage canopy systems. - Nissen takes over after Devin Beasley, executive director of Cushman & Wakefield’s Recreational Property Advisors, completed a year of leadership. - TSN President Amy Bix said Nissen’s background aligns with TSN’s direction in RV/boat storage and alternative storage assets. - Nissen said RV and boat storage is at an inflection point and that TSN helps bring the industry together and share best practices.

The details: - Nissen has more than 30 years of business experience across venture-backed startups and Fortune 500 companies. - His past roles include work at Accenture, Restaurant Technologies, Subway and Dairy Queen. - Nissen also held senior leadership roles in agricultural technology, including at Kalera, where he led global sales and marketing. - Baja Carports has been innovating carport construction for 45 years. - Baja is a driver of solar-canopy design for Class A RV and boat storage. - The company says its solar carports help operators cut costs and support sustainability. - Nissen and the Baja team will be at TSN’s Storage Redefined Masterclass in Palm Beach on Dec. 4, 2026. - The session will include a Class A RV/boat storage-facility site tour and discussion of canopy design and solar solutions. - TSN says the masterclass is aimed at entrepreneurial developers and investors launching and operating RV/boat storage facilities and complementary assets such as flex space and truck parking. - Masterclass topics include construction design, feasibility, financing, investing, security and technology, third-party management, marketing and operations. - TSN Masterclass information and registration - Early bird pricing is $750 and expires Oct. 31, 2026.

Between the lines: - The appointment underscores how storage-industry education groups are leaning on operators with construction and renewable-energy expertise as solar features become more prominent. - The focus on “multidimensional storage” suggests TSN sees RV and boat storage expanding beyond simple parking into broader real-estate and infrastructure planning. - The December masterclass doubles as both training event and industry showcase for TSN’s network.

What's next: - Nissen is expected to help guide TSN’s advisory direction as the organization expands its educational and industry-building role. - The Palm Beach masterclass will be the next public forum for TSN’s storage-focused programming. - Registration pricing changes after Oct. 31, 2026.