The National Self Storage Association (SSA)announced today that Austin Starke "Tracy" Taylor III, President/CEO, Watson & Taylor Management, Inc., was elected Chairman of the Board for 2010. Mr. Taylor will preside over the largest self storage organization in the US, comprised of of over 4,000 members.  The self storage industry has grown rapidly over the last 25 years, achieving over 52,000 self storage facilities offering over 1 billion sq. ft of storage and producing over $22 billion in annual revenues.  During Mr. Taylor term, he will lead the association on key issues relative to legislative affairs, technological development,industry education development, and best management practices.  It is also expected Mr. Taylor and the SSA will extend the alliance with self storage associations in Candada, Europe, and Australia during 2010.