Finding Gold in Transitions
December 1, 2022
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I have a colleague who has produced more than 200 podcasts, and a couple years ago I was honored to participate in Episode 130. His format
I have a colleague who has produced more than 200 podcasts, and a couple years ago I was honored to participate in Episode 130. His format
Another year is drawing to a close, and in the parking world, as with the rest of the world, it has been a bit crazy.
One thing that the past two years has taught me is that meeting in person is a very real need in society. Sure, we can
Anniversaries and milestones are important times to celebrate the triumphs and reflect on lessons learned from pitfalls that have been encountered along the way. They
Robert Milner Executive Director Auxiliary Services University of Maryland, Baltimore • Leadership is a responsibility, not a title or position to achieve • Leadership is
David Hoyt Chief Revenue Officer, ParkMobile What makes a leader? Several years ago, we created an Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) at ParkMobile. As part of
Shad Shafie Vice President, Buildings, WGI Inc. What makes a leader? As a leader, I’m not here to dictate to my team. I’m here to
Theresa Hughes Managing Director, Chauntry What makes a leader? Courage, vision, listening skills, and endless energy. And also, when running a software business, attention to
Balu Subramanya CEO of CivicSmart, Inc. Balu Subramanya is CEO of CivicSmart, Inc. CivicSmart is the parent company of Duncan Parking Technologies, one of the
Mike Simmons Chairman and CEO of TEZ Technology Mike Simmons is a 30-year parking and mobility industry technology veteran. He is the Chairman and CEO
John Schmid CEO and Chairman of Propark Mobility Over the nearly four decades since founding one of the nation’s largest privately owned parking and mobility
Barbara J. Chance, Ph.D. is President and CEO (ret.), CHANCE Management Advisors, Inc. The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real
Today, virtually everything we do is internet dependent. Most people rely so heavily on paying with credit cards or Apple Pay that if the internet
Skills that parking professionals develop by working as operators or for technology companies are becoming increasingly fluid and transferrable – for instance, many of today’s
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From Point of View, December 2021 – I cannot improve on it. The phrase “In Hoc Anno Domini” refers to the conversion of St. Paul
Premium Parking announced its acquisition of Buffalo-based Allpro Parking LLC. The transaction combines two leaders in parking management, aligning Allpro’s operational expertise, strong leadership and
When leadership is done right, the leader is a role model – someone who communicates the importance of ethical standards and holds their team accountable
Clyde Wilson CEO of the Parking Network. What makes a Leader? Leaders have the natural ability (not trained ability), to accomplish the following: •
Atlanta, GA – ParkMobile, the #1 parking and mobility technology provider in North America and part of EasyPark Group, announced today that David Hoyt has been
Iowa City, IA – ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., is expanding its contactless parking services to the
Cedar Rapids, IA – ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in the U.S., has expanded its partnership with Park Cedar Rapids to offer parking reservations at
Atlanta, GA – ParkMobile has announced a new strategic partnership with GlidePathCX, the leading account linked loyalty solution provider for the travel industry. Through the
Chris Scheppmann Managing Partner, EnSight Technologies What makes a leader? Good leaders know how to get the best out of people. A leader is someone
Ron Saxton was an integral part of the parking community for over 50 years. He graduated from De La Salle High School in 1965 and
Shawn Conrad CEO International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) The International Parking & Mobility Institute’s (IPMI) election cycle establishes that every two years the association
Matt Adey President, Platinum Parking What makes a leader? A good leader is the head cheerleader – one who inspires others to want more and
There’s usually a fair amount of noise in parking industry about parking codes as they are applied to apartment buildings, condos, mixed-used developments, businesses, and
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Bill Smith President, Smith Phillips Strategic Communications What makes a leader? The best leaders are visionaries. They don’t just think in terms of what the
So, the end of another year and as you will have seen, a very traumatic one over here in Britain. It’s hard to really understand
The advancement in technology has led to improvement in manufacturing and automation fields, and one aspect of this improvement is the implementation of a virtual
The Parking Industry Expo and the Big Ten and Friends Parking and Transportation Conference are excited to announce that their joint 2023 conference events will
Lakewood, Ohio – ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in North America, has expanded its partnership with the City of Lakewood, Ohio. A suburb of Cleveland,
BOSTON, MA – ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in North America, announced today the official launch of the new and improved ParkBoston app. In partnership
Recently, I took my leadership team offsite to celebrate our success and do some long-range strategic planning. The industry is changing quickly, and it is
Shane DaughertyBusiness Development Representative with Tez Technology. Leadership is a popular word thrown around. In fact, you may have heard it thrown around your employer
Robert WeiskopfChief Sales Officer at SKIDATA GmbH For me, I feel leadership comes down to having a clear vision of what you are wanting to
Mathew MagnoCEO and Founder of Japa, Inc What makes a leader? • It is a mix of a lot of things, but the most important
Jay MannoPRESIDENT & CO-OWNER, SOUTHLAND PRINTING If we really want to bring success into our lives, we should cultivate ourselves just as we would tend
Raiv JainCEO of ParkEngage In the Digital age, what makes a leader has significantly changed. Anyone who has the will can lead, and attract followers,
Bob Harkins CEO of Harkins Consulting LLC For 27 years I served in the U.S. Army. That was followed by 25 years of leadership at
Carmen Donnell Managing Director, North America, Pay by Phone. A leader is someone who inspires those around them to be passionate about their work, and who
Luco BovalinoCEO North America for Hub Parking Technology and Tiba Parking Systems. What makes a leader? “Leader” is a big and very important word which
Britton Stansell Founder and CEO, TEZ Technology In Chattanooga, Tenn., there is a new name in town when it comes to parking management services. BrightBase
University Park, IL – ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., announced a new partnership with The Village of
Nowadays, consumers expect as little friction as possible in all areas of their life, and parking is no exception. For parking facilities, creating a welcoming,
The trickle down from Covid continues. Besides the obvious negatives, there are some positive changes coming out of the pandemic. The Hawaiian Island of Maui
If you are a regular reader of this fine publication, you may remember seeing articles over the last couple of years describing our exploration of
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One of the first things I did when I got to Reno was to settle my gambling debts. Before Covid, I had had an interesting
I’m pulling together the October issue of PT and am humbled by the articles we have on hand. We reached out to organizations industry wide
Steve Gorski CEO DESIGNA US DESIGNA USA is a team of professionals who collabo-rate, share experiences and knowledge, and genuinely respect and care about each
With the number of vehicles expected to reach two billion worldwide by 2030, parking structures can be a transformative tool for improving the sustainability of
I believe a true leader focuses more on making a difference than being recognized or lauded as a leader. They are capable of attracting others to
The pandemic has changed our society in large and small ways. In my opinion, one of the more significant impacts has been the large-scale acceptance
From a UK Point of View — Editor After driving for years, you may believe you understand everything regarding parking. Like with all information, there
To read previous chapters of “Death by Parking,” Log on to parkingtoday.com and click on “Death by Parking” Smith wanted to see Veronica and Josh
Bill Geraghty Executive Vice President, Scheidt & Bachmann USA Leaders are defined by their ability to inspire and coach others to perform at their best
George Baker Founder and CEO of ParkHub I am Founder and CEO of ParkHub. I have spent more than 25 years dedicated to the parking industry
Declan Ryan CEO for Database Consultants Australia Every organization, no matter the size or type of industry, requires leadership to be successful. Leadership is a
Brian WolffPresident and CEO Parker Technology What makes a leader? Leaders put their people ahead of themselves and set the conditions for individuals in their
C. Perry Griffith IIIDENISON PARKING C. Perry Griffith III became President of Denison Parking Inc. in February 2020, two months before the pandemic. Since then, he has
Ben DaveeFLASH EVP and General Manager, EV Charging Division. The strongest leaders model the term “servant leadership.” This person takes care of others before themselves, displays
Nathan DonnellDirector, Parking Vertical Strategy, at ChargePoint. I believe leaders are the most selfless people in the room. They put others above themselves almost every time.
Jeff PinyotCEO, Eco Parking Technologies It’s hard to write an article about yourself when you know that you are an ordinary individual who just happens
Industry News is our most read section. It’s to the credit of Parknews editor Astrid Ambroziak. She collects news daily about our industry and posts
A few members of our leadership team attended IPMI 2022 convention in New Orleans. We had the opportunity to attend some educational sessions. One in particular that
I learned something about myself, our company, and this industry simultaneously the other day and it took one long and deliberate interview process to bring it
Founded in 1927, the University of Houston is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System and the third-largest university in Texas, with over
The success of any parking operation relies upon compliance, which is why compliance is the goal of parking enforcement! We want people to follow the
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The National Trust (NT) is one of those marvelous Victorian institutions founded by wealthy people to do good works. Its raison d’etre: to preserve Britain’s
I love to write about my children. Recently I wrote about my son JP, about to graduate from Purdue University. Today, it’s Justin who’s on my
We are constantly harangued by those who know more than we do that the world’s problems relate back to parking. There is too much of
Authorities in Uganda’s capital city, Kampala, which borders Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, wants to revamp the city’s parking services to attract more users and
PayByPhone announced the appointment of Jonny Combe as global CEO. Thirty-six-year-old Combe, already part of the senior leadership team, will work alongside current CEO Andy
Buford, GA – Lanier Islands Resort has partnered with ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., to offer parking
What does the city of tomorrow look like? The city of tomorrow, which calls itself “smart,” will implement connected solutions (thanks to sensors, artificial intelligence,
To read previous chapters of “Death by Parking,” Log on to parkingtoday.com and click on “Death by Parking” We had our in with William Francis
We didn’t go far from home this summer. We were scared off by the germs, as well as stories about delayed and cancelled flights, lost
U.S., has expanded its partnership at The University of Louisville to offer mobile parking payments for on-demand parking on campus. Through the partnership, ParkMobile will
Never in my life would I have thought that I would see what is happening today in our society. I’m not stupid enough to take
Parking is powered by people who are truly passionate about transforming our industry and creating better outcomes for parking customers and operators alike. This is
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“…I didn’t grow up looking to be parking professional…” Unless parking is your family business, I bet we have all heard or made that comment
As a finance major at Point Loma Nazarene University, Chris Scheppmann expected to have a career in banking. But after graduating in 2010, and then
Fort Collins, CO – ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in the U.S., is expanding its mobile payment for parking services to Fort Collins, CO, and
HAZLETON, Pa., — ParkMobile is expanding its services to the City of Hazleton and replacing the previous mobile parking payment provider. Through ParkMobile, users will
To read previous chapters of “Death by Parking,” Log on to parkingtoday.com and click on “Death by Parking” I heard my name from a long distance
In this day and age, one of the biggest problems that universities face is parking. More and more students are living off campus, and they
In the City of Louisville, Kentucky, through a partnership with the Parking Authority of River City (PARC). Through the partnership, ParkMobile is available at 4,800
“License Plate Recognition? What is this about?” This was my first reaction when I received the job offer alert on LinkedIn, four years ago. Despite
“Think of a problem.” Those were the first four words I remember our professor asking us at the beginning of class one day. Now, this
For those going back to an office after working remotely during the pandemic or adapting to a hybrid approach, the commute may be a big
In this day and age, one of the biggest problems that universities face is parking. More and more students are living off campus, and they
Denison Parking has had a multi-decade partnership with a large hospital and healthcare campus that includes pediatric specialties, one of the state’s top maternity wards,
Parklio is the first and currently the only smartphone-controlled parking barrier that protects parking places and enables key sharing among the users. Pacific Cascade Corporation
