Las Vegas, NV – Crystal View Capital, a private equity firm specializing in self-storage facilities and manufactured housing communities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Derek Bergeon as its new Chief Operating Officer.

With over 20 years of experience in operations and multi-unit management, Bergeon brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success to Crystal View Capital.

Before joining Crystal View Capital, Bergeon held executive leadership roles at a publicly traded REIT listed on the New York Stock Exchange, as well as other leading companies in the self-storage industry. In these roles, he spearheaded operational strategies and led initiatives focused on team development and performance optimization.

“I’m honored to join Crystal View Capital during such an exciting time of growth and opportunity,” said Bergeon. “I look forward to working alongside this talented team to build on the company’s strong foundation and drive continued success.”

Derek’s focus will be to continuously optimize efforts across both asset classes, scale the team and systems to sustain growth, leverage data to drive strategy, decision-making, and execution, and promote the company culture to retain, develop, and recruit top talent.

A veteran of the United States Navy, Bergeon holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ashford University, graduating summa cum laude. Originally from Michigan, he is relocating to Las Vegas, NV, with his wife and child. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active and spending time with his family.

“Derek’s operational expertise and dedication to excellence make him a valuable addition to our team,” said Matthew Ricciardella, Founder of Crystal View Capital. “We are confident that his leadership will strengthen and scale our operations as we continue to grow.”