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Our Story

Built in OKC.
Built to Last.

OP Self Storage was founded in Oklahoma City in 1999 by Dale Patterson with one goal: give Oklahomans a storage facility they could actually trust. Twenty-five years later, that mission hasn't changed.

1999

Founded in OKC

4

Oklahoma Facilities

25+

Years of Service

1,200+

5-Star Reviews

Our Story

Dale Patterson started OP Self Storage with a single facility on N May Avenue in 1999. After spending years using substandard storage units that were dirty, poorly lit, and uncomfortably hot in Oklahoma summers, he decided to build what he always wanted as a customer.

The first OP location opened with 80 climate-controlled units, competitive pricing, and a commitment that every single unit would be cleaner than any competitor in the market. Within a year, word of mouth had filled the facility to capacity.

Today, OP Self Storage operates four facilities across the Oklahoma City metro — including locations in Edmond and Moore — serving thousands of residential and business customers. We're still family-owned, still Oklahoma-based, and still obsessed with doing storage right.

OP Self Storage facility exterior, Oklahoma City

1999

Founded in OKC

Our Mission

Quality First

Every facility is cleaned daily, inspected weekly, and held to a standard that exceeds what most customers expect. We don't cut corners because your belongings matter.

Community Rooted

We're an Oklahoma company serving Oklahoma people. We sponsor local events, support OKC nonprofits, and hire locally. This community is home to us.

Customer Obsessed

Our 4.9-star average across 1,200+ reviews isn't luck — it's the result of a team that genuinely cares. We remember customers' names and go out of our way to help.

Meet the OP Team

Dale Patterson

Dale Patterson

Founder & CEO

Dale opened the first OP Self Storage on N May Ave in 1999 with a simple belief: storage should be clean, secure, and affordable. He still visits every facility weekly.

Susan Okafor

Susan Okafor

Director of Operations

Susan manages day-to-day operations across all four Oklahoma locations. Her background in facilities management ensures every unit meets our high standards.

Marcus Webb

Marcus Webb

Head of Security

Former law enforcement officer. Marcus designed and oversees our 24/7 digital security system, ensuring every customer's belongings are protected around the clock.

Lisa Tran

Lisa Tran

Customer Experience Manager

Lisa leads our customer service team and is the reason we maintain a 4.9-star average. She genuinely cares about every customer's experience from first call to move-out.

Awards & Recognition

2024

Best Storage Facility — OKC Metro

Oklahoma City Business Awards

2023

Top-Rated Self Storage

Google Business — 4.9★ Average

2022

Small Business of the Year

Greater OKC Chamber of Commerce

2020

Excellence in Customer Service

Self Storage Association Oklahoma

Community Involvement

We believe a business has an obligation to give back to the community that supports it. Each year, OP Self Storage donates storage space to local nonprofits, disaster relief organizations, and community groups that need it.

We're proud sponsors of the OKC Metro Food Bank, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, and the Scissortail Park Foundation. After major storms, we offer free temporary storage to displaced families.

50+

Free units donated

12

Nonprofits supported

8

Disaster relief activations

10K+

Lbs of food donated

Join the OP Team

We're always looking for friendly, reliable people who care about customer service. Full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions available across our Oklahoma locations.

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Ready to Store with Us?

Family-owned, Oklahoma-built, customer-obsessed. Reserve your unit today.