Strategic Storage Trust II, Inc. increased the size of the Board from three directors to six directors. Also on January 27, 2016 and in accordance with the Registrant's bylaws and charter, the Board, upon nomination from the nominating and corporate governance committee, appointed Timothy S. Morris, Harold Skip Perry, and Paula Mathews to serve as directors for the newly-created director positions. Messrs.

Morris and Perry were appointed as independent directors. Ms. Mathews also serves as Executive Vice President and Secretary of the Registrant. In addition, on January 27, 2016, the Board appointed Mr. Perry as a member of the Registrant's audit committee and nominating and corporate governance committee, and appointed Mr. Morris as a member of the Registrant's compensation committee and nominating and corporate governance committee.

The Board has reviewed Mr. Perry's background and qualifications and determined that he is an audit committee financial expert, as such term is defined by the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Mr. Morris has more than 30 years of financial and management experience with several international organizations. Mr. Perry has over 40 years of financial accounting, management and consulting experience for domestic and international organizations in the real estate industry.