IREGC Names Michael Baillargeon as Director of Operations

YORK, Pa. — June 25, 2025 — Investment Real Estate Group of Companies (IREGC) today announced the hiring of Michael Baillargeon as the company’s new director of operations. Baillargeon brings over 30 years of leadership experience to IREGC.

As director of operations, Baillargeon will be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed, property performance complies with all financial and physical expectations, and timely and accurate performance reporting is delivered to the leadership team. His expertise in operations management, talent acquisition and process optimization will greatly contribute to IREGC’s goals.

“We’re really excited to have Michael join the team,” said Jack Fritsche, IREGC’s chief operating officer. “He brings a proven track record in delivering financial results, driving operations management, optimizing process improvement and accelerating business development that will no doubt continue to drive our diverse, multi-state operations forward.”

Before joining IREGC, Baillargeon held multiple high-level leadership positions at Hearthfire Holdings LLC, where he oversaw major strategic and financial operations, and at Store Space Self Storage/Nationwide, where he helped create the company’s CARE culture. IREGC believes in team-oriented employees and helping each other succeed, and Baillargeon shows he can be a dedicated leader known for empowering teams and fostering a culture of respect and support.

“Joining a company that prioritizes both great performance and great people is very exciting,” said Baillargeon. “I believe successful operations are built on trust, teamwork and a shared commitment to delivering the best results possible.”

ABOUT IREGC
Founded in 1998, the Investment Real Estate Group of Companies (IREGC) has grown to become a national leader in the self storage industry with more than 100 employees developing, building, acquiring and operating more than 80 facilities under the Moove In Self Storage brand across the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Midwest regions. Locally owned and operated, IREGC is guided by its core values: do the right thing; be enthusiastic, engaged and competitive; work hard and work smart; be positive; be compassionate and authentic; and have fun and celebrate success.

###

CONTACT: Jill Gingrich, jill@latorrecommunications.com