Founder Profile
Kenneth M. Woolley
Last reviewed: October 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Kenneth M. Woolley?
Kenneth M. Woolley is a founder of Extra Space Storage Inc., which was founded in 1977.
- Company founded
- Extra Space Storage Inc.
- Founded
- 1977
Background
Business academic and real estate developer who founded Extra Space Storage in 1977.
Founding Story
Kenneth M. Woolley founded Extra Space Storage in 1977 after an academic career in business, including graduate study at Stanford. He built the company as a developer and operator of storage properties funded through private partnerships and institutional partners, led it to its 2004 NYSE listing, and later served as chairman of the board.