About
Tamara Fischer currently serves as Executive Chairperson of National Storage Affiliates Trust, having previously served as its President and Chief Executive Officer from 2020 until April 1, 2023. Ms. Fischer previously served as President and Chief Financial Officer from 2018 to 2019, after serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2013 to 2018.
Ms. Fischer also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Vintage Wine Trust, Inc. from 2004 to 2008 and as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Chateau Communities, Inc. from 1993 to 2003, and held various positions with Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) from 1984 to 1992. The Board has determined that Ms. Fischer qualifies as a Financial Expert. She serves on MAA's Audit Committee and Real Estate Investment Committee.
Roles
Mid America Apartment Communities Inc.
Director · Current role
2023–present
National Storage Affiliates Trust
President and Chief Executive Officer · Served until April 1, 2023.
2020 – 2023
National Storage Affiliates Trust
President and Chief Financial Officer
2018 – 2019
National Storage Affiliates Trust
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
2013 – 2018
Various
Consulting positions · Held various consulting positions prior to joining National Storage Affiliates Trust.
2011 – 2012
Vintage Wine Trust, Inc.
Consultant
2009 – 2010
Vintage Wine Trust, Inc.
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
2004 – 2008
Chateau Communities, Inc.
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
1993 – 2003
Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers)
Various positions
1984 – 1992
External Roles
JLL Income Property Trust, Inc.
Director
2023 – Present
National Storage Affiliates Trust
Director
2020 – Present
Duke Realty Corporation
Director
2020 – 2022
Director Compensation
FY 2025
Fees earned or paid in cash
$103,500
All other compensation
$7,172
Also at Mid America Apartment Communities Inc.