MiniCo, Inc. has served the self storage industry since 1974 with unparalleled expertise, quality products and friendly customer service. From superior insurance programs to protect you, your business and your customers; to informative publications to help you run your business smartly; to services and programs designed specifically for self-storage professionals, MiniCo has what you need.
In 1974, Hardy Good and two business associates created an innovative new insurance product to provide protection for people who rented self storage space. This product, known as customer storage insurance, was the first in a line of quality products and services designed specifically for the self storage industry.
Today, over 30 years later, that idea has grown into a successful, multifaceted business known as MiniCo, Inc. Hardy is the chairman and CEO, and MiniCo is one of the nation’s leading providers of insurance for self storage customers, as well as property and casualty specialty insurance for self storage businesses, all underwritten by Liberty Agency Underwriters. MiniCo also offers the self storage industry’s leading publications, reference and educational materials, plus innovative programs and services for self storage businesses.
Mike Schofield President & CEO, MiniCo Insurance
Mike has been the principal executive for the insurance division of MiniCo, Inc., since 2000. His focus is on strategic and tactical initiatives related to customer and vendor relationships, emerging technology and new products. Mike has over 25 years of experience as an insurance executive with management responsibilities for sales, marketing, underwriting, claims, customer care and leadership development. The majority of his career has been focused on specialty property/casualty programs. Mike holds a bachelor of business administration degree in management from Lamar University.
Mary E. Schick Chief Financial Officer
Mary is responsible for the financial and accounting operations of MiniCo, Inc. Prior to joining MiniCo in 2005, she held the position of chief financial officer for The Phoenix Art Group and has served in senior financial leadership positions for several companies. Mary received her undergraduate degree in accountancy from Arizona State University and holds an MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management. She has been a certified public accountant in the state of Arizona since 1985.
James P. Clemmensen Senior Vice President, Insurance Operations
Jim is responsible for the claims, underwriting, regulatory compliance and policyholder services operations of MiniCo, Inc. His extensive insurance background includes leadership roles with Royal Insurance, Western Heritage Insurance, Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies and several other firms as well as leading his own insurance consulting firm. Jim holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Dana College. He currently holds property and casualty insurance and surplus lines licenses in the state of Arizona in addition to numerous non-resident licenses, including surplus lines, in other states.
Daniel J. Sommer Vice President, Publishing, Marketing & Communications, and
Chief Marketing Officer
Dan is responsible for publishing, corporate communications and marketing services for MiniCo, Inc. and its strategic business units including conception, development and implementation of marketing, advertising and public relations activities. He has 30 years of experience in this field with a focus on business-to-business marketing, strategic development and online marketing. Prior to joining MiniCo in 2007, Dan served as a senior vice president for CIT Equipment Finance and Lieber Levett Koenig Farese Babcock. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Albright College and is a six-time winner of the Direct Marketing Association's International ECHO award.
