Christine Hestand
About Christine Hestand
Christine Hestand serves as the Lead Project Manager for IT at Life Storage, where she oversees access control projects and manages data conversion initiatives. With a background in IT and project management, she has over two decades of experience in various roles within the storage industry.
Work at Life Storage
Christine Hestand has been serving as the Lead Project Manager in the IT department at Life Storage since 2015. In this role, she manages data conversion projects that are integral to the onboarding process. She supervises a team of Technical Project Managers, which includes three Project Managers focused on Access Control Repairs and one dedicated to Access Control Installations. Her responsibilities also encompass overseeing access control repairs and installation projects, ensuring security across over 700 Life Storage locations. Additionally, she leads management software updates and rollouts to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Sovran Self Storage
Prior to her current position, Christine Hestand accumulated extensive experience at Sovran Self Storage, where she worked for nearly two decades. She held several roles, starting as an Account Representative from 1995 to 2001, followed by her position as Applications Specialist from 2001 to 2006. She later served as the IT Help Desk Supervisor from 2006 until 2014. This diverse background provided her with a strong foundation in customer service, IT support, and project management.
Education and Expertise
Christine Hestand studied at Niagara County Community College, where she focused on Fine Arts with an emphasis on Graphic Design from 1989 to 1991. She furthered her education at Bryant & Stratton College in Buffalo, where she studied Accounting and Business/Management from 1996 to 1997. Her educational background supports her expertise in project management, technical oversight, and operational collaboration.
Collaboration and Project Oversight
In her role at Life Storage, Christine Hestand collaborates with various departments, including operations, construction, and acquisitions. This collaboration aims to enhance security measures across the organization. Her leadership in overseeing access control projects is critical for maintaining the safety and security of Life Storage facilities.