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Icon Parking Chairman & CEO John Smith Named National Parking Association “Innovator of the Year”

September 20, 2023

Icon Parking Chairman & CEO John Smith Named National Parking Association “Innovator of the Year”

NEW YORK—-John D. Smith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Icon Parking, has been presented with the prestigious Innovator of the Year award by the National Parking Association (NPA) at their annual convention this week in New Orleans. The NPA’s Innovator of the Year award is presented to a parking industry leader who has demonstrated significant industry or organization success; advanced innovative ideas, products, or practices; or has demonstrated exemplary leadership in and positively contributed to the industry.

NPA President & CEO, Christine Banning, IOM, CAE, said, “John is an exemplar of a great leader and innovator. His dedication to the industry and his innovative approach to technology, customer service and safety demonstrated a way to serve, scale, and sustain dynamic parking services during and beyond the pandemic.”

“My team’s commitment, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit have played a vital role in my success,” said Icon Parking Chairman and CEO John Smith. “Furthermore, I am genuinely humbled to be among the accomplished individuals who have come before me and received this award.”

The NPA recognized Mr. Smith’s application of his knowledge and experience in growing companies and brands and his extensive leadership background, which he leveraged to transform a 76-year-old traditional parking operation into a digitally enabled consumer-centric brand elevating the customer experience.

Smith joined Icon as CEO just before the pandemic, following successful executive roles in retail, hospitality, gaming, and restaurants. He had the challenge of starting this transformation as a worldwide health emergency hit. And as he has done many times, Smith combined his business expertise, an understanding of the customer and the marketplace, and a respect for his team members with his own determination to transform Icon Parking.

Smith worked with his Icon colleagues to leverage digital technology during the pandemic to go from 99%+ paper tickets to 99+% digital transactions under Icon’s ParkSafe program, protecting both his team and Icon’s customers. The result was safe interactions at the height of the pandemic which have endured post-pandemic due to the removal of significant friction from the customer journey, while creating major efficiencies for Icon – a win-win.

The results of Smith’s innovative approach to the parking industry, his personal leadership style, and business expertise are exemplified by Icon’s TrustPilot scores of 4.5 out of 5 across the garage portfolio, ranking Icon as a leader in customer satisfaction in the US parking industry.

Smith helped his team create new parking products that never existed in the New York City or U.S. parking industry and remain unique to Icon through leveraging digital technology and analytics, such as monthly subscriptions and instant consumption. Icon’s digital initiatives now drive digital demand directly to consumers, who can easily book parking, resulting in Icon generating significant digital traffic.

Under Smith’s leadership, Icon implemented dynamic pricing and mix optimization algorithms and introduced new performance metrics to normalize and measure results.

In addition to reshaping the way Icon does business, Smith in April led a management buyout, making Icon the nation’s largest minority-owned parking management and transportation services provider. He has positioned Icon to scale nationally to service the unmet needs of corporate, educational institutions, event and sports venues, professional sports leagues and government entities who have committed to spend billions with minority suppliers but are not able to partner with vendors of scale with a national footprint. This has provided a roadmap for owners and entrepreneurs, particularly minorities, to leverage private direct investments to acquire and build businesses of scale to close the wealth gap in America.

About Icon Parking

Founded in 1947, Icon is the largest minority-owned parking management and mobility services provider in the New York City metro and one of the largest in the nation with almost 200 locations. Icon leverages its digital and advanced analytics platform to provide parking operations, management, and related services to clients through extraordinarily engaged team members across Commercial Office Buildings and Real Estate, Food and Beverage, Municipalities, Sports and Entertainment, Retail, and Healthcare, resulting in exceptional customer, resident, and tenant experiences. Icon’s mission is to simplify city life, one customer at a time by connecting them to where they live, work, and play; and believes, “Parking is just the start!” For more information, please go to www.iconparking.com.

Contacts

Michael Aburas
maburas@iconparking.com

Alchemco and Parking Whisperer Join Forces to Showcase Innovative Solutions at the 2023 National Parking Association EXPO: Mobility in Motion

August 28, 2023

Alchemco and Parking Whisperer Join Forces to Showcase Innovative Solutions at the 2023 National Parking Association EXPO: Mobility in Motion.

Collaboration of Industry Leaders to Reinforce Parking Sustainability

HENRICO, VA– Alchemco, a global manufacturing leader specializing in concrete waterproofing solutions, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with the Parking Whisperer, a recognized authority in innovative parking technology expertise. This collaboration will be highlighted by the Parking Whisperer’s sponsorship of Alchemco at the prestigious 2023 National Parking Association Expo; Mobility in Motion, scheduled to take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, September 18-21.

The collaboration between Alchemco and the Parking Whisperer represents a significant step forward for the parking industry, bringing together Alchemco’s innovative waterproofing solutions and Parking Whisperer’s extensive expertise in parking technology strategies. Parking Whisperer’s CEO and founder, John Oglesby, will be educating at this year’s NPA convention on RFP Management.

The partnership of The Parking Whisperer and Alchemco is much anticipated at the 2023 NPA, Mobility in Motion convention. Every year, the NPA convention draws parking industry professionals from across the nation to discuss the latest innovations and challenges. Alchemco’s participation, supported by The Parking Whisperer, is expected to attract attention for its potential to revolutionize the industry with innovative approaches.

“Alchemco is thrilled to collaborate with The Parking Whisperer for this remarkable opportunity,” said Mario Baggio, CEO of Alchemco. “Our subsurface membrane waterproofing solutions are setting the standards of parking structures, enhancing durability and minimizing maintenance costs. Together with The Parking Whisperer’s sponsorship, we are well-positioned to present our technology for the National Parking Association Tradeshow.”

The Parking Whisperer, known for its expertise in optimizing parking operations for efficiency and profitability, recognizes the value of partnering with Alchemco to offer comprehensive solutions to the industry.

“We are excited to sponsor Alchemco at the 2023 NPA Mobility in Motion Expo,” remarked John Oglesby, CEO of the Parking Whisperer. “This partnership exemplifies the fusion of innovation and industry know-how. By combining Alchemco’s global leadership in concrete waterproofing with our parking management strategies, we aim to set new benchmarks for the parking industry.”

The 2023 National Parking Association Tradeshow is poised to be a pivotal moment for both Alchemco and The Parking Whisperer. Together, they intend to showcase the potential of their collaboration to drive industry standards in parking facility construction, maintenance, and management to the next level.

ABOUT PARKING WHISPERER

For 40 years, the Parking Whisperer has been the leading authority in parking management consulting, renowned for its expertise in optimizing parking operations for efficiency and profitability. With a proven track record of success, the Parking Whisperer provides tailored strategies for consulting operations and in regard to contributing to recovered ROI’s.

For more information about the Parking Whisperer please visit: www.parkingwhisperer.com

ABOUT ALCHEMCO

Alchemco is a global manufacturer of high-quality subsurface membrane waterproofing systems including cleaning and repair products. TechCrete® 2500 Waterproofing System, BridgeDECK® Waterproofing Agent, and ACR® Concrete and Masonry Etch have been awarded ‘Most Innovative Product’ consecutively in 2020 and 2023 at the World of Concrete Convention held in Las Vegas, NV. Over the years, Alchemco’s portfolio has grown to include the following brands: TechCrete®, BridgeDECK®, CretePro®, DuraTite® and Alchemco Clean & Repair (ACR®). The company’s bio-enzymatically modified waterproofing technology has been adopted globally, dominating the current position as one of the world’s most innovative providers of concrete waterproofing systems.

For more information about Alchemco please visit: www.alchemco.com

Two Members of Premier Parking Chosen for National Parking Association’s 40 Under 40 Awards

August 02, 2021

Two Members of Premier Parking Chosen for National Parking Association’s 40 Under 40 Awards

NASHVILLE – Premier Parking announced that two members of the Premier Parking team have earned recognition as part of the National Parking Association (NPA)’s 2021 40 Under 40 Class.

The Premier Parking recipients of this award are:

Mark Raymond, Seattle Area Director
Anthony Leone, CPP, Detroit Area Director

Premier Parking CEO Ryan Hunt commented on this year’s recipients, “We place a high value for the 40 Under 40 recognition within Premier and are thoughtful with our nominations each year. Anthony and Mark are two people that have proven their worth at Premier and we are pleased to find that our industry peers also see the value that these two people bring to parking.”

Both have excellent qualities that allow them to succeed and thrive in the parking industry.

Anthony’s nominator describes him as, “A professional who is patient, thoughtful, and understanding to his co-workers, clients, and customers. His excitement for the future of the parking industry is contagious and brings a level of optimism and positive energy to the work environment.”

Mark’s nominator wrote, “He’s a team player, a quick learner, results oriented, an excellent communicator, and the list goes on. When hiring for leaders in our company, I often try to find the next Mark Raymond because we’re not only better as a company, but as an industry with more people like Mark in it.”

The Young Leader’s Network will induct Mark and Anthony, along with the other Class of 2021 40 Under 40 award recipients, during this year’s NPA 2021 Convention and Expo taking place in Las Vegas from September 26-29.

Christine Banning, NPA’s President, described the 2021 Class of 40 Under 40 as, “The parking industry’s best and brightest young professionals, who are growing as leaders in the parking industry.”

Mark and Anthony join an elite group of individuals at Premier who have also received recognition in previous years including:

Ryan Chapman, Executive Chairman
Ryan Hunt, CEO
Lisa Sprouse, CPP, CMO
William Clay, COO
Owen Sanford, CPP, VP of Innovation and Technology
Hunter Kitchens, VP of General Counsel
Lora Pfeffer, VP of Healthcare
Christina Murray, CPP, RVP
Nate Sposato, VP of Healthcare Operations
Travis Jarrett, CPP, RVP
Joyia Russ, Area Director
Evan Pryor, CPP, RVP
James Timmons, CPP, RVP
Tommy Biondo, CPP, Senior Area Director
Lexi Oberg, CPP, Marketing Manager

To learn more about NPA’s 40 Under 40 program, visit WeAreParking.org/40under40.

About Premier Parking

Premier Parking, founded in 2001 in Nashville, offers self-parking accommodations, valet and transportation services for commercial parking assets, hospitals, hotels and special events (private and public), and much more to offer full scope parking management services to businesses and asset owners throughout the country. www.premierparking.com

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Mark Raymond

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Anthony Leone

Parking Industry Praises Congress and Administration for Rapid Passage of CARES Act

March 30, 2020

Parking Industry Praises Congress and Administration for Rapid Passage of CARES Act

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2020 — The parking industry commends Congress and the Administration for their swift action in bipartisan passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to aid workers and businesses nationwide. The scale and scope of the legislation will help small businesses and larger companies bridge the devastating collapse of business during the COVID-19 crisis.

Senators and Representatives from both sides of the aisle, as well as the Treasury department were in close contact with parking industry leaders throughout the negotiations.

The 581,000 employees in the parking industry and nearly 1 million workers in total supported by the parking industry are grateful for the support for furloughed workers to help sustain them until business is up and running again.

“We are so glad that so many Members of Congress, particularly Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, and Leader McCarthy, understood quickly that with our industry facing an 80 percent collapse in demand, emergency funding and aid for businesses is the lifeline businesses need to avoid immediate closure due to the COVID-19 crisis. Aid for workers and loan facilities for small businesses and larger companies are vital to the survivability of the parking industry in the face of the pandemic,” said NPA President, Christine Banning, IOM, CAE.

“It will be essential for the Small Business Administration and Treasury Department to implement their new funding authorities swiftly so that we can get cash to our businesses and their employees during this critical time,” added Banning.

Banning commended the Congress for its responsiveness to the employers of the parking industry who are working tirelessly to keep workers employed and aid workers furloughed by the immediate drop off in business due to the novel coronavirus.

The inclusion of key provisions provide relief to an industry besieged by rapid declines in business, putting more than half of all industry workers at risk. Recovery depends upon liquidity for business to stay open and be able to recover and bring back furloughed workers.

Key Provisions helping parking industry workers and employers include:

Increased unemployment benefits.
Deferral of the payment by employers of the 6.2 percent payroll tax for their employees until Dec. 31, 2021.
Establishment of a $500 billion loan guarantee program for larger companies as well as for nonprofits from 500 to 10,000 employees that the Treasury Department will implement within 10 days.
$350 billion for new small business lending that includes companies, nonprofits, and others with up to 500 employees (and, in some limited exceptions for larger businesses).

Banning said, “As an industry we’ve come together to rally the support of the Senate and House, so that Congress hears the voice of the parking industry and helps our employees industrywide in the private and public sector make it through this crisis. My heartfelt thanks to the devoted Senators and Congressional Representatives who have heard the plea of small businesses and larger companies that are the employers who help parking as essential infrastructure support hospitals, government, hospitality and businesses in our transportation system.”

About National Parking Association
The National Parking Association is the nation’s leading voice of the $131 billion parking industry—an essential industry that contributes $260 billion in total economic activity across the country. We are the market leader in parking industry research, education and programs, and advocate for its nearly 1 million employees. We support advancing the interests of the private and public sector in parking technology, sustainable mobility, certification, advocacy, research, and education. Learn more at weareparking.org.

Parking Industry Coalition Thanks Congress and Administration for CARES Act Leadership

March 30, 2020

Parking Industry Coalition Thanks Congress and Administration for CARES Act Leadership

Calls for Further Assistance for Medium-Sized Businesses

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2020 — The parking industry through Women in Parking, Veterans in Parking, the Airport Ground Transportation Association (AGTA) and the Near Airport Parking Industry Trade Association (NAPITA) thank Congress and the Administration for their leadership in the rapid passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to help workers affected with furlough due to the impact of COVID-19.

These industry groups appreciate the Congressional and Administration efforts to aid workers, small businesses and employers nationwide. The package of grants and loans will help our small-business members hold on during the crisis to emerge as employers and continue offering parking as an essential service in our nation’s infrastructure. However, NPA believes further attention must be given to assist medium-sized parking operators and suppliers who have fallen between the cracks of the CARES Act.

Congress has stepped forward in a bipartisan manner to help the country weather the impact of COVID-19 as it has swept the country with closures that have stalled business nationwide. Senators and Representatives from both sides of the aisle, as well as the Treasury Department, were in close contact with parking industry leaders throughout the negotiations. We will continue to work in close partnership with the government to make sure all NPA members are able to access these essential federal lifelines.

NPA President Christine Banning said, “The 581,000 employees in the parking industry and nearly 1 million workers in total supported by parking want to express our appreciation to Congressional leadership and the Administration for the emergency funding in the CARES Act, which provides direct aid to the dedicated individuals who work in our sector, including those who have been temporarily unemployed or furloughed due to the pandemic.”

Equally important are the small business and business loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA) and U.S. Treasury Department, which will infuse businesses with capital to stave off closure or bankruptcy and help businesses rebound from the COVID-19 crisis.

Banning added, “Our country is strong and parking organizations nationwide stand together for parking operators, airport/near airport parking, hospitals, universities, municipalities, and businesses to serve as an essential link in the first mile and last mile of transportation. As Americans, employers, and employees, we are all working hard to stay the course, so that we can rebound as an industry and country. We look forward to working with the federal government to ensure the necessary support is provided to parking employers of all sizes to make this possible.”

WOMEN IN PARKING
WOMEN IN PARKING is the premier organization promoting the advancement and achievement of professional women with mentoring, networking, leadership and career outreach opportunities across all sectors of the parking industry.

Veterans in Parking
Veterans in Parking (ViP) is a Not for Profit Organization comprised of U.S. Military Veterans and Civilians affiliated with the parking industry in the United States. ViP helps recruit, hire and place Military Veterans in careers with the parking industry.

The Airport Ground Transportation Association
AGTA, is an association of ground transportation operators, airport authorities, and industry suppliers dedicated to the continuous improvement of airport ground transportation services for the airline traveling public.

Near Airport Parking Industry Trade Association
The Near Airport Parking Industry Trade Association (NAPITA) represents national and local near-airport parking operators and their 12,000+ employees from across the country, who, each year, see approximately 25 million parking visits. NAPITA’s mission is to partner with airports and other stakeholders in the aviation industry to ensure safe, efficient, and equitable access to their airport curb for off-airport parking operators and to increase the role ground transportation plays in the broader air travel industry and the overall experience for air travelers.

Parking Industry Urges Congress and White House to Provide Emergency Financial Relief

March 22, 2020

Parking Industry Urges Congress and White House to Provide

Emergency Financial Relief

Washington, DC (March 21, 2020)— Facing unprecedented catastrophic losses due to a more than 80 percent reduction in parking demand, the nation’s parking industry has requested that Congress and the White House provide immediate financial relief.

The parking industry contributes $131 billion to U.S. GDP and directly employs 581,000 workers, primarily hourly wage earners, who are facing massive furloughs and layoffs due to the collapse in parking demand across the nation.

The National Parking Association, in a letter sent to Congressional leadership and President Trump, has requested an initial $5 billion allocation to stabilize this industry.

“The nation’s parking industry serves hotels, airports, hospitals, shopping centers, businesses, and mixed-use residential properties across the United States, with both privately owned and municipal parking facilities simplifying our lives on a daily basis,” said Christine Banning, IOM, CAE, President of the National Parking Association. “Parking industry cash flow is collapsing and layoffs of as much as 50 percent of our employees if not more unless we get immediate relief from the federal government.”

Parking contributes more than $175 billion in economic impact to GDP through direct, indirect and induced impact. Total parking industry related employment tops at nearly 1 million workers in the public & private sectors—including suppliers to the industry.

About National Parking Association
The National Parking Association is the nation’s leading voice of the $131 billion parking industry—an essential industry that contributes $260 billion in total economic activity across the country. We are the market leader in parking industry research, education and programs, and advocate for its nearly
1 million employees. We support advancing the interests of the private and public sector in parking technology, sustainable mobility, certification, advocacy, research, and education. Learn more at weareparking.org.

NPA Honors PCC Fellow Mary Smith, PE with Harwood Leadership & Legends Award

February 11, 2020

NPA Honors PCC Fellow Mary Smith, PE with Harwood Leadership & Legends Award

Lifetime of Industry Leadership Celebrated at WLF

Washington, DC (February 11, 2020)— The National Parking Association (NPA) honored Mary Smith, PE, PCC, of Walker Consultants with the parking industry’s highest honor, the Harwood Leadership & Legends Award. The award was presented to Smith at the 2020 NPA Winter Leadership Forum. This prestigious national honor recognizes lifelong leadership, excellence and integrity in the parking industry.

NPA President Christine Banning, IOM, CAE said, “Mary Smith is being honored for a lifetime achievement for her leadership and contributions in the professional field of parking and engineering. She is a dedicated leader who has contributed significantly to industry thought leadership and NPA and the parking industry. Mary is an internationally- recognized, thought leader on parking and parking planning.”

Mary Smith, PE, PCC, is a principal and SVP with Walker Consultants. She is the principal author of the groundbreaking book on mixed used parking Shared Parking. She is the principal author of the newest edition of Shared Parking. Her foundational work on ADA requirements and parking geometrics have long been recognized as fundamental cornerstones of the parking industry. She was inducted as a PCC Fellow in 1984and served as Chair of NPA’s Parking Consultants Council (PCC) in 1989. She received a Distinguished Service Award from NPA in 1987. She is active in ULI and ITE. Smith earned her Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University.

Smith is widely acknowledged as one of the leading parking planners and functional designers in the world and is generally considered the parking industry’s “go to” person on vehicle sizes and parking dimensions, parking under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and more recently compliance with the Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

NPA’s Board of Directors chose to honor Mary for her outstanding contribution to the body of knowledge that defines the parking industry and transportation planning. Nicolle Judge, NPA Board Chair said, “Mary represents the best of this industry as a professional dedicated to effective parking planning, congestion management, best practices and smart regulations that cities depend upon.” Judge added, “Mary is highly-respected. Her knowledge and expertise advance the parking industry’s storehouse of knowledge for architects, engineers, planners and parking professionals.”

Smith is active in all phases of parking planning and design for parking projects worldwide. Since 2010, she consulted on projects in Abu Dhabi, China, Dubai, Egypt, Indonesia, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Qatar, Russia, and Turkey. She has particular expertise in pedestrian and vehicular circulation, wayfinding and flow capacity in mega-structures, and the integration of parking management, operations and functional design.

About the Award

NPA’s Board of Directors established the Brett Harwood Leadership & Legends Award in 2013 to honor lifetime achievement in parking industry leadership. Smith is the seventh recipient of the award and was honored February 8th at the association’s Winter Leadership Forum.

About National Parking Association
Parking is a multi-billion-dollar industry vital to the life and livelihood of communities across North America. The National Parking Association (NPA) is North America’s leading parking trade organization. Our mission is to serve as the market leader in parking industry research, education, and advocacy that advance the industry, and its leaders and parking professionals. We provide training, certification, and access to leading edge parking technology across the private and public sectors. Founded in 1951, NPA represents over 140,000 parking professionals in more than 2,500 commercial operations and public organizations. Learn more at WeAreParking.org and WomenInParking.com.

Christina Murray, CPP, to Chair National Parking Association’s WOMEN IN PARKING CONFERENCE

February 10, 2020

Christina Murray, CPP, to Chair National Parking Association’s
WOMEN IN PARKING CONFERENCE

Conference Focuses on Accelerating Career Development & Success

Washington, DC (February 10, 2020) – National Parking Association’s (NPA) WOMEN IN PARKING (WIP) announces Christina Murray, CPP, Regional VP of Premier Parking, as Chair of the WIP Conference, “Accelerate,” being held in New Orleans on September 16-17, 2020.

WOMEN IN PARKING is a dynamic membership group within NPA that fosters inclusion, development and lifelong careers in the parking industry. Through mentoring, webinars, networking events and the annual conference, NPA’s WOMEN IN PARKING prepares leaders for growth and success.

NPA President Christine Banning, IOM, CAE said “Christina Murray is a devoted member of the WOMEN IN PARKING Advisory Board and a Certified Parking Professional. She embodies the skills, career growth and fundamental parking expertise that is valued by the industry. Murray is an ideal leader to spearhead this year’s conference focused on accelerating performance and career success.”

“I’m honored to serve as a leader in developing the 2020 WIP conference and its curriculum to help parking professionals build the skills, capabilities and connections to grow and develop as effective managers, directors and leaders. As an industry, we continue to raise the bar for opportunities and growth for all parking leaders., said Christina Murray, CPP.

Nicole Wylie, WIP Advisory Board Chair said, “As a WIP mentor and leader, I’m so proud of the parking industry as we actively continue to foster diversity and inclusion. The WIP conference program will offer sessions valuable to both men and women in the industry. Together, we can forge new inroads to develop leaders to grow and innovate the industry.

NPA’s 2020 WOMEN IN PARKING Conference Convention & Expo will be held at the Ernst N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Sept 16-17, 2020. For more information on the 2020 NPA Convention & Expo, visit www.NPAConvention.org, or email Info@WeAreParking.org.

Ben Montgomery of Premium Parking to Lead 2020 NPA Convention & Expo

February 10, 2020

Ben Montgomery of Premium Parking to Lead 2020 NPA Convention & Expo

New Orleans Convention Focuses on Parking & Mobility

Washington, DC —Ben Montgomery, president of Premium Parking, to serve as the National Convention Chair for the National Parking Association’s (NPA) annual Convention & Expo being held in New Orleans, September 14-16, 2020.

Ben Montgomery is the president of Premium Parking. Earlier he served as the firm’s vice president and was promoted to president in 2016.Montgomery is a member of the NPA Board of Directors. He is recognized for his expertise in simplifying parking solutions and for a focus on technology, frictionless parking and consumer experience.

“Ben’s focus on innovation, technology and consumer experience brings a fresh perspective that highlights the dramatic transformation in parking as the industry plays a larger role in the mobility and transportation space,” said NPA President Christine Banning, IOM, CAE. “Ben’s ability to take the measure of the marketplace and rapidly deploy emerging technologiesprovides asset owners and the parking industry with a future focused perspective. Ben, a 40Under40 honoree is a young leader who is empowering the next generation of parking professionals.”

This year’s convention will focus on Parking Redefined—with a focus on mega trends, mobility operations, best practices and innovation. Across allof NPA’s educational programs there is a keen focus on business intelligence that provides a thought-provoking look at the future taking shape in the marketplace and parking industry.

NPA’s 2020 Convention & Expo will be held at the Ernst N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Sept 14-17, 2020. For more information on the 2020 NPA Convention & Expo, visit www.NPAConvention.org, or email Info@WeAreParking.org.

About National Parking Association

Parking is a multi-billion-dollar industry vital to the life and livelihood of communities across North America. The National Parking Association(NPA) is North America’s leading parking trade organization. Our mission is to serve as the market leader in parking industry research, education, and advocacy that advance the industry, and its leaders and parking professionals. We provide training, certification, and access to leading edge parking technology across the private and public sectors. Founded in 1951, NPA represents over 140,000 parking professionals in more than 2,500 commercial operations and public organizations. Learn more at WeAreParking.org and WomenInParking.com.

Nine LAZ Parking Employees Awarded NPA 40 Under 40 Awards

August 14, 2019

Nine LAZ Parking Employees Awarded NPA 40 Under 40 Awards

Hartford, CT – August 14, 2019. The National Parking Association (NPA) has announced its 2019 40 Under 40 class of young professionals and up-and-coming leaders in the parking industry and nine LAZ Parking employees were chosen to be honored this year. Together, they comprise nearly a quarter of the list, and make LAZ the most represented company in this year’s class of honorees. They, along with the rest of the 40 Under 40 class, will be inducted into the awards program at the NPA 2019 Convention & Exposition on October 22, 2019 in Orlando, FL.

NPA President Christine Banning IOM, CAE said, “NPA is extremely proud to recognize the impact of the parking industry’s best and brightest young professionals, who are growing as leaders in the parking industry. The 40 Under 40 is a peer reviewed selection of parking professionals who represent innovation, integrity and excellence.” Banning added, “NPA and its Young Professionals Network are growing with a dynamic influx of talent that is expanding as the parking industry evolves.”

LAZ Parking Chairman & CEO, Alan Lazowski said, “We’re so proud of the LAZ family members being honored and the way in which they represent LAZ all over the country. I can’t imagine a group that embodies the LAZ Way more than these nine leaders.”

The 40 Under 40 recognizes the influx of young professionals, technology specialists and leaders growing in management roles within the parking industry. The 2019 class of 40 Under 40 represent parking professionals across both the private and public sectors. These developing leaders represent the future of the industry.

Congratulations to all our winners:

Amy Anderson, CPP, Senior Director of Technology – Northeast
Derek Brandt, Director of Operations – Massachusetts
Eric Gomes, General Manager – Mid-Atlantic
Chris Handlos, General Manager – California
Cara Hyder, Director of Marketing and Business Development – Massachusetts
Leslie Luna, Operations Manager – California
Alexander Moreira, General Manager – Business Intelligence
Todd Rosen, Regional Vice President – Ohio & Michigan
Morgan Van Liew, National Director of Operations – Hospitality

Learn more about the 40 Under 40 program and see the rest of the inductees here. https://weareparking.org/page/40under40_2019

About NPA

Parking is a multi-billion-dollar industry vital to the life and livelihood of communities across North America. The National Parking Association is North America’s leading parking trade organization. Our mission is to serve as the market leader in parking industry research, education, and advocacy that advance the industry, and its leaders and parking professionals. We provide training, certification, and access to leading edge parking technology across the private and public sectors. Founded in 1951, NPA represents over 100,000 parking professionals in more than 2,500 commercial operations and public organizations. Learn more at WeAreParking.org.

About LAZ Parking

LAZ Parking founded in Hartford, CT in 1981, is one of the largest and fastest-growing parking companies in the United States, operating over a million parking spaces across the country in over 3,150 locations in 36 states and 410 cities. With over 38 years of experience providing parking management, transportation and mobility services, LAZ works seamlessly across a variety of market segments, including hospitality and valet, office buildings, medical, airport and transportation, campus, government and municipal, retail, events, residential building and shuttle services. Additional information can be found at www.lazparking.com.

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