Mr. Strahm began investing in rental properties in 1975, and has continued since then in the business of buying, renovating and managing rental properties. Mr. Strahm and his wife, Kathy J. Strahm, founded REV LLC (originally named Strahm, LLC) in 2000 to manage their real estate investments. The Strahms continue to engage in this business,
but REV LLC is not a part of the BLI business.

Mr. Strahm worked as a salesman and estimator for Home Lumber Company beginning in 1977. Mr. and Mrs. Strahm founded a home renovation company in 1984, named New Dimension Products. In 1987 they purchased an ABC Seamless franchise to have a specialty and premiere product for home improvement, which became Kansas’s largest volume dealer of the year for ABC Seamless and won the area small business of the year in 1990. This business was sold in 2010.

The Strahms founded the BLI Rentals business in 2002. Mr. Strahm is a member of 12th Avenue Baptist Church (Emporia), serving on their finance committee and board of deacons, and he is a member of Gideon’s International, serving as president of the local camp.

Bradley Kimberlin has been involved in the Rent to Own Shed industry since 2005. He has experience in collections, customer relations, inventory management, dealer support and legal issues. His years of hands-on experience provides a real-life perspective on issues and concerns that arise. Bradley enjoys problem solving and is able to think through the details for systems and implementation of new ideas.

As Principal at 37% Consulting, he provides Operational and Marketing Consulting to small businesses, including RTO Providers and Shed Manufacturers.

Bradley married Regina in 2009 and has been blessed with two sons. He has traveled extensively in Central America, spending time in Guatemala and Honduras to learn Spanish.

An avid believer in Jesus Christ, he attends Osceola Christian Fellowship with his family. He serves on the school board for the local Christian school.
He believes that business is to bring glory to God in the workplace and provide funds for the growth of God’s Kingdom.

LeAnn Burkholder, partner/managing director of Burkholder Management LLC joined the RTO industry in 2009 and transitioned to COO in 2015. LeAnn currently serves three RTO companies with accounts in 7 states, including North Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Montana and is known for her passion and perseverance.

As a champion of stellar customer service and the integration of Christian values & principles, LeAnn enjoys leading her team in daily operations that support these goals. Her passion for time optimization and integration find outlet in business and overflows in her private life where she mentors and speaks periodically on Daily Rhythms, Time Management, and Education as Atmosphere, Discipline and Life.

Wife, and mom of three, LeAnn avoids boredom successfully by juggling business, and personal life. Inherently curious, a foodie and traveler, LeAnn is always game for the next adventure.

Nick Garrard was born and raised in the Mississippi Delta. He graduated cum laude from Ole Miss in 2003, and from Ole Miss School of Law in 2006.

Mr. Garrard advises companies on a variety of day-to-day legal issues, and assists them in efficient handling of accounts and business practices. He also represents business clients as creditors in bankruptcy cases, and assists in collections and replevin matters. Mr. Garrard has experience engaging and managing local counsel in many other states, and overseeing these cases to ensure client satisfaction.

Nick and his wife make their home in Jackson, Mississippi with their two kids, and are active members of St. James’ Episcopal Church.

Timothy Rudolph resides in Morrison, TN and brings 15 years of experience to Watson Barn Rentals, LLC, a portable shed Rent-to-Own company. Prior to serving in his current management position, Timothy served as Office Manager for a sister company of Watson Barn Rentals, Watson Management, Inc. Timothy began working in the portable shed industry at the age of 17 as a manufacturer and has since worked in every aspect of the business, including manufacturing, hauling, sales, delivery and installation. He has spent the last several years in management where his years of experience and exceptional critical thinking skills give him a unique perspective when dealing with any issues brought to him by customers, haulers, and manufacturers alike.

Brian Haag is the Chief Operating Officer of BLI Rentals, LLC, a unique company focused on providing ownership solutions of sheds and outdoor equipment. BLI is committed to The Power of Ownership© for all their customers. Brian graduated from Pittsburgh State University in 2003 and joined BLI full-time in 2006. He lives in Emporia, KS with his wife and three children.

Tanner & his wife Rebecca live with their 4 children near Salisbury NC where he manages day to day operations at MyShedRental & several other RTO companies. He & Matthew Weaver also designed & run RTOSign, a cloud based portal, for RTO contract interaction in the industry. Tanner and his wife spent their first 9 years of marriage serving as Bible Storytellers among a Muslim people group Ghana, West Africa, and still make regular trips abroad to train leaders as Christ-followers.

Jeff Rainey was born and raised on a farm in Whynot, Mississippi. He started his business career in 1998. Jeff has owned multiple companies involved in construction, land development, and multi family real estate. His focus now is on multifamily real estate holdings and the portable shed business.

American Portable Buildings LLC was founded in 2005 by Jeff. He is involved in all aspects of the shed business. This includes manufacturing, sales, trucking and managing RTO contracts.

Jeff believes in carrying a servant’s attitude and humility toward everything he does. He is very active in family, church and community projects.