“It’s important to look someone in the eye, talk to them and thank them for their dutiful service.” Clauson said. “The amazing job they do is not lost on me. Every day they are doing the best they can and I appreciate it. You get so much more done face to face compared to text, email or a phone call.”

Clauson’s career is characterized by the hands-on, personal approach he brings to every project, his ability to communicate at a high level with anyone from any background, and the loyalty he inspires in his team. From his first job as a construction laborer, to the hundreds-of-millions of dollars he transacted as a broker, to today as Strat’s Chief Executive Officer, Clauson has truly built a career in commercial real estate from the ground up.

An active board member of the Self Storage Association, past president of the Large Owners Council and Chairman of the board of directors for StoreLocal Corporation, Clauson is committed to being a servant leader to the industry.

Originally from San Diego, California and raised by his mother and two sisters, Clauson, grew up the youngest of 3 children. In his youth, Clauson spent time surfing and skateboarding (ask him to do a handstand on one if you want to see a fun trick) while his family moved around San Diego County and the surrounding area. A 1978 graduate of Monte Vista High School, Clauson still calls San Diego home.

Even though StratProp is Clauson’s hobby, passion and a huge part of who he is, there is truly nothing more important in his life than his daughters Jenna and Megan and his grand children Lilly and Hudson. Being a part of their lives brings him an endless amount of joy.