Public Storage filed a current report on August 10, 2026, disclosing the appointment of S. Wade Sheek as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective August 17, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • New appointment: S. Wade Sheek was appointed Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Public Storage, effective August 17, 2026.
  • Prior role: Mr. Sheek most recently served as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Herc Holdings, Inc.
  • Outgoing officer: Nathaniel A. Vitan, the current Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, will be replaced by Mr. Sheek as of the effective date.
  • Transition period: Mr. Vitan will continue as a senior advisor until October 1, 2026 to facilitate the transition of roles to Mr. Sheek.
  • Event date: The appointment was made on August 4, 2026, per the filing.

Public Storage Discloses Chief Legal Officer Transition Details

According to the filing, Public Storage (NYSE: PSA), a Maryland-incorporated company headquartered at 2811 Internet Boulevard, Frisco, Texas 75304, reported the appointment of S. Wade Sheek as its new Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. The appointment was made on August 4, 2026, with an effective date of August 17, 2026, as disclosed under Item 5.02 of the Form 8-K.

The filing states that Mr. Sheek recently served as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Herc Holdings, Inc. prior to joining Public Storage. No additional biographical or compensation details were included in the filing for Mr. Sheek.

The current Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Nathaniel A. Vitan, will be replaced in those roles as of the effective date of Mr. Sheek's appointment. According to the filing, Mr. Vitan "will continue to be employed by the Company as a senior advisor until October 1, 2026 to facilitate the transition of these roles to Mr. Sheek." The report was signed by Mr. Vitan in his current capacity on August 10, 2026.

What Was Disclosed

Public Storage disclosed a leadership change in its legal function, naming S. Wade Sheek as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary effective August 17, 2026, replacing Nathaniel A. Vitan, who will remain as a senior advisor through October 1, 2026.