Another California Icon Flees - Public Storage Ditches Golden State For Texas
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Another California icon flees - Public Storage ditches golden state for Texas. February 26, 2026 2:12 PM ET Font Size: Another California-founded business is relocating its headquarters out of state, this time to Texas. Public Storage, a real estate investment trust specializing in self-storage facilities, was founded in 1972 in San Diego County and expanded to operate more than 3,000 facilities across 43 states. In a February statement, the company announced it will move its headquarters from Glendale, California, to Frisco, Texas. (RELATED: Tech Jobs Flee California As H-1Bs, Crime, Taxes, And Automation Drive Workers Out) The relocation comes amid a CEO transition and a new strategic overhaul branded as "PS4.0." "In addition, Public Storage will relocate its corporate headquarters to North Dallas (Frisco), Texas, benefiting from the depth of talent and innovation in that market, while maintaining a long-term presence in Glendale, California," their press release states. "Together, this leadership and talent platform positions Public Storage to execute PS4.0 and deliver sustained growth and long-term shareholder value." Within the same statement announcing the move, Public Storage named Joe Russell as successor CEO to Tom Boyle, with his effective date set for April 1. The company described its new plan, PS4.0, as a "generational leadership transition and strategic...
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