Worlds Apart from Ordinary.
Packed Planet has been a trusted leader in self‑storage for over 50 years. We specialize in third‑party management and stand-alone services for storage facilities of all sizes, serving owners and operators across the United States. From single‑site properties to large portfolios, our proven systems, experienced teams, and performance‑driven approach help maximize revenue, streamline operations, and protect long‑term asset value—no matter the market. Our hands‑on approach, deep industry knowledge, and commitment to results allow us to adapt to any challenge while delivering consistent, measurable performance for our partners.
Tom Nicholson, Jr., founder of the Company, attended Roanoke College in 1950-51, at which time he was drafted to serve in the Army during the Korean conflict. Tom was subsequently captured and held as a prisoner of war for two years until his release as part of the armistice agreement at the end of the war. Tom Jr. began his career in Real Estate in the late ’50’s and formed what is now The Nicholson Companies in 1962. Tom developed the first self storage facility in the State of Virginia in 1973.
Tom Nicholson III joined his father in the self storage business in 1979 after earning a BLA, four way degree in Business, English, Biology and Psychology from Roanoke College. Tom has been active in the development, construction and management of self storage facilities since that time and is now President of the Nicholson Companies – the parent company to Packed Planet Self Storage Solutions.
The Nicholson Companies has been providing full service self storage management, as well as a variety of stand-alone services, to the owners of more than 50 facilities in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee and other states east of the Mississippi since 1973.
For an owner looking to retain control over most aspects of your facility but seeking assistance with periodic audits, employee hiring and training, facility start up, set up and operation of a tenant protection program, marketing, a call center or something else; we offer it all to our clients.
Looking to sell, buy or invest? As a member of the Argus Network, our Brokerage department offers opportunities and exit strategies for all prospective parties.
Call (757) 998-8481 or contact us today to learn more.
