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Propark Mobility Grows Los Angeles Presence by Acquiring Imperial Parking Industries, Inc.

September 22, 2022

Propark Mobility Grows Los Angeles Presence by Acquiring Imperial Parking Industries, Inc.

Los Angeles, Calif. – Propark Mobility announced today that the company has purchased Los Angeles-based Imperial Parking Industries, Inc. (IPI), expanding its area portfolio by 75 percent.

“As a leader in the Los Angeles area, Imperial Parking offers a regional expertise that, when combined with Propark’s national network and back-end systems, will propel both companies forward,” said David Schmid, Propark’s Chief Investment Officer. “Building these meaningful, beneficial connections is a core component of Propark’s mission, and we felt it was more important than ever to approach this conversation with honesty and transparency so we could do right by Imperial’s founders, honor their legacy, and continue our growth in the L.A. market.”

Founded in 1997, Imperial Parking has provided leading parking management services to premium properties throughout the Los Angeles area, including a strong focus in Beverly Hills. The company operates 34 locations, which include healthcare facilities and Class A office buildings, as well as residential and commercial properties. As part of the acquisition, Propark will retain 100 percent of IPI’s frontline staff, with President Kia Shakoori remaining at the helm.

“Kia and his team run an incredible operation,” said John Schmid, Propark CEO and Chairman. “They’ve built a powerful legacy in the Los Angeles area, and we’re thrilled to welcome them aboard. We look forward to collaborating with Imperial to continue providing the highest quality service in the region.”

This deal is the latest in a series of acquisitions for Propark Mobility. Over the last year, the company has acquired Monument Parking in Washington, D.C.; Sovereign Services in Houston, Texas; and Pilgrim Parking in Boston, Mass. To learn more about Propark’s acquisition process, visit www.propark.com/acquisitions.

About Propark Mobility:

Propark Mobility is one of the country’s largest privately-owned parking companies, providing full-service parking and mobility services for over 750 hospitality, healthcare, commercial, and off-airport locations in more than 100 cities across the United States. For more information, please visit www.propark.com.

Brenda Freije Appointed to Vice President of Business Analytics for Propark Mobility Hartford, Conn.

September 09, 2022

Brenda Freije Appointed to Vice President of Business Analytics for Propark Mobility Hartford, Conn.

Propark Mobility announced today that Brenda Freije has been promoted to Vice President of Business Analytics.

“Brenda has been a remarkable team member and leader throughout her time at Propark,” said Stephen Duffy, Propark’s Chief Strategy Officer. “Her commitment to the success of our clients’ operations and her dedication to continuing Propark’s rapid growth make her the ideal person for this position. I look forward to seeing all that she accomplishes in this new role.”

After joining Propark in 2019, Brenda quickly became an integral member of the company’s Business Analytics Division. Her keen attention to detail, extensive knowledge of the field, and versatile analytical talents have driven her success at the company, where she most recently served as Director of Business Analytics.

“Brenda’s innovative approach to business analytics has been a key component to Propark’s growth and success in recent years,” said John Reimers, Propark’s Chief Operating Officer. “She continuously delivers critical insight that allows us to make data-driven decisions for our clients, ultimately maximizing the efficiency and profitability of their operations.”

In her new role, Brenda will report to the company’s Chief Strategy Officer and lead Propark’s Business Analytics Division as they continue leveraging intel to optimize operations for clients and customers across the country.

About Propark Mobility

Propark Mobility is one of the country’s largest privately-owned parking companies, providing full-service parking and mobility services for over 750 hospitality, healthcare, commercial, and off-airport locations, in over 100 cities across the United States. For more information, please visit www.propark.com

CampusParc Selects Propark Mobility as New Operator of The Ohio State University Parking System

April 21, 2022

CampusParc Selects Propark Mobility as New Operator of

The Ohio State University Parking System

COLUMBUS, Ohio – CampusParc, the concessionaire for the Long-Term Parking Lease at The Ohio State University, announced today that it has selected Propark Mobility to operate The Ohio State University Parking System effective January 1, 2023. Over the past nine years, CampusParc has focused on partnering with the university to provide efficient delivery of parking services and products, while exploring new approaches that move towards a more seamless and simple parking experience for customers.

“Propark brings expert parking and mobility operations and premium service to our partnership, while offering a fresh perspective and new approach that will continue to enhance the services we provide to Ohio State, as well as the students, faculty, staff and visitors who travel to and around campus each day,” said Sarah Blouch, CampusParc president and CEO. “We are proud of what we’ve accomplished with LAZ Parking and are pleased that LAZ will remain a partner to us through the provision of select specialty services.”

CampusParc manages one of the largest parking systems in the nation at Ohio State and is responsible for overseeing all parking assets, including maintenance and operation of the parking facilities. CampusParc has made significant investments in staff and technology to gather and analyze university parking data, informing current and future demand and challenges. With Propark’s deep understanding and experience operating complex parking systems, CampusParc will continue advancing smart solutions to parking and mobility across the university campus.

“We are excited to begin a partnership with CampusParc, in support of The Ohio State University, to bring sustainable parking solutions and guest services to this incredible campus,” said John Schmid, CEO and chairman for Propark, which offers its services to more than 600 hospitality, healthcare, commercial and off-airport locations in more than 100 cities in the United States. “Smart and innovative parking solutions require collaboration, and we look forward to working with CampusParc to meet the needs of customers visiting this growing campus environment.”

CampusParc provides oversite and management of the Ohio State parking system, ensuring compliance with all terms of its long-term lease with the university, and contracts with an operator to address the day-to-day responsibilities of parking, maintenance, and customer service. The official transition to Propark will begin in Q3 2022with Propark assuming full-service responsibility on January 1, 2023.

Propark Mobility Announces Appointment of Alexander Piech to Regional Vice President

September 28, 2021

Propark Mobility Announces Appointment of Alexander Piech to Regional Vice President

Hartford, Connecticut – Propark Mobility announced today that the company has promoted Alexander Piech to Regional Vice President of the company’s New Jersey region.

“Alexander Piech is a client-focused professional, who brings a great deal of value through his acute attention to detail and service-oriented approach to parking management,” said John Reimers, Propark Mobility’s Chief Operating Officer. “As his career has progressed with Propark Mobility, he has successfully grown the New Jersey region, while optimizing client revenues, minimizing expense, and implementing award-winning service initiatives.”

Alexander joined Propark Mobility in October of 2011, first serving as Area Manager, which included the successful launch of a new airport parking brand in the New Jersey marketplace. His responsibilities grew to encompass the entire New Jersey Region, as Alexander was promoted to Regional Manager, where his performance excelled across asset verticals resulting in enhanced profitability for clients and increased guest satisfaction scores. Alexander’s detailed knowledge of the New Jersey market, coupled with his clear understanding of, and focus on, client needs through consistent communication were factors that propelled his promotion to Regional Vice President.

“I can say without reservation that nobody understands the nuances of the New Jersey parking marketplace quite like Alex Piech,” said Kristen Sokich, Executive Vice President of Propark Mobility. “Our clients and stakeholders directly benefit from Alex’s exceptional service delivery standards and ability to optimize bottom line revenue, regardless of the asset type or marketplace conditions, including his outstanding leadership as we navigated the global COVID-19 pandemic.”

As Regional Vice President, Alexander reports directly to the Executive Vice President, and is responsible for the overall successful financial performance of the parking assets in the New Jersey Region.

About Propark Mobility

Propark Mobility is one of the country’s largest privately-owned parking companies, providing full-service parking and mobility services for over 600 hospitality, healthcare, commercial, and off-airport locations, in over 100 cities across the United States. For more information, please visit www.propark.com

Propark Mobility’s Senior Vice President of Mobility Luis Garcia to Lead University, Campus, Municipality, and Stadium Initiatives

March 23, 2021

Propark Mobility’s Senior Vice President of Mobility Luis Garcia to Lead University, Campus, Municipality, and Stadium Initiatives

San Francisco, Calif. – Propark Mobility announced today that Luis Garcia, Senior Vice President of Mobility for the company’s mobility sector, will now lead its university, corporate campus, municipality, and stadium divisions.

“For more than a decade, Luis has contributed to Propark’s growth across a variety of verticals on the West Coast,” said Rick DiPietro, President of Propark. “Even amidst one of the most challenging economic times in our country, he has driven growth within the mobility sector, making us confident that, under his leadership, our university, corporate campus, municipality, and stadium divisions will continue to thrive.”

Throughout his tenure at Propark, Garcia has been a leader of the company’s mobility initiatives, previously implementing a suite of mobility programs at Google’s Corporate Headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. In his first year as Senior Vice President of Operations, he has developed Propark’s business model to respond to the changing landscape of the parking industry. Now, Garcia will leverage his mobility expertise and operations experience to further enhance services within Propark’s university, campus, municipality, and stadium divisions.

“Luis has been a valuable Propark team member since day one,” remarked Propark CEO John Schmid. “His vision has been integral to our success in the mobility sector. We look forward to seeing what he will accomplish for Propark in these additional areas.”

Garcia joined Propark as an account manager over 10 years ago, before growing within the company. Prior to his current role, he most recently served as Senior Vice President of Propark’s West Region, where he developed an existing small portfolio of assets to 60 properties.

About Propark Mobility

Propark Mobility is one of the country’s largest privately-owned parking companies, providing full-service parking and mobility services for over 500 hospitality, healthcare, commercial, and off-airport locations, in over 75 cities across the United States. For more information, please visit www.propark.com

Propark Mobility Turns Empty Parking Lot into A Drive-In Movie to Benefit Local Food Bank

August 06, 2020

Propark Mobility Turns Empty Parking Lot into A Drive-In Movie to Benefit Local Food Bank

Hartford, Connecticut – Propark Mobility announced today that the company has raised nearly

$1,000 for Foodshare, Greater Hartford’s largest anti-hunger organization, at the recent Park & View Family Movie Night at Z Airport Parking in East Granby, Connecticut.

“With everything taking place in today’s world, we felt that we could take our empty parking lot and, for one night, convert it into an entertaining family experience before we reopened for business at Bradley Airport,” explained John Schmid, Chief Executive Officer of Propark Mobility. “Through sponsorships and donations, we were able to take a fun night and turn it into something even more meaningful by giving back to our community.”

The Park & View Family Movie Night at Z Airport Parking featured a showing of the 1987 classic movie, Spaceballs. The event was sponsored by a variety of local businesses, including Feury Image Group, Preferred Electric and Go Graphix, and was attended by over one-hundred people. Staff from Propark Mobility’s corporate headquarters in Hartford volunteered time at the event.

“Propark’s ‘Carma’ charitable outreach program is important to us, and to have some of our trusted vendors join us in our cause to fight hunger during this global pandemic was inspirational,” said Joe Coppola, Propark Mobility’s Managing Partner. “We’re honored to be able to work alongside some great businesses to raise money for Foodshare to provide up to 2,000 meals to help fight hunger here in Connecticut, and we had a lot of fun doing so.”

About Foodshare

Founded in 1982, Foodshare is the regional food bank serving Connecticut’s Hartford and Tolland counties, where 118,000 people struggle with hunger. Foodshare is a member of the national organization Feeding America, along with more than 200 other food banks nationally. In partnership with the food industry, donors, community leaders and volunteers, Foodshare works to maximize access to nutritious food and other resources that support food security. And, because hunger is more than food, Foodshare collaborates with anti-hunger organizations, policy makers, and the broader community to build effective solutions to end hunger.

About Propark Mobility

Propark Mobility is one of the country’s largest privately-owned parking companies, providing full-service parking and mobility services for over 500 hospitality, healthcare, commercial and off-airport locations, in over 75 cities across the United States. For more information, please visit www.propark.com.

Propark Mobility Launches Certified CleanCo Parking and Transportation Program in Response to COVID-19

May 26, 2020

Propark Mobility Launches Certified CleanCo Parking and Transportation Program in Response to COVID-19

Hartford, Connecticut – Propark Mobility announced today that the company’s CleanCo division will be providing industry-leading comprehensive cleaning and sanitation programs for parking and transportation operations across the country, in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

“We are living in a new world, which requires different processes and procedures in order to help keep people safe, and to provide them with peace of mind,” said John Schmid, Chief Executive Officer of Propark Mobility. “Our Certified CleanCo program offers intelligent, carefully shaped solutions that provide our clients with the highest standards of sanitation and cleanliness, in both the parking and transportation industries.”

As part of the CleanCo certification process, Propark has instituted significantly upgraded and enhanced cleaning routines and rhythms, to keep the company’s work environments disinfected and sanitized. All aspects of operations have been reimagined with cleanliness at the forefront, in order to help reduce the exposure and transmission of COVID-19.

“The safety of our employees, our guests, our clients, and all of their families is most important to Propark,” explained Joe Coppola, Propark’s Managing Partner. “As we begin the process of reopening, our ability to provide comprehensive services to maintain a sanitary workplace helps ensure the well-being of everyone during this unprecedented period on human history.”

The Certified CleanCo Parking and Transportation program follows recommendations from both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, along with local, state and federal governments. The company monitors these various guidelines on an ongoing basis, while continually developing its processes and procedures accordingly. More information on Propark Mobility’s Certified CleanCo Parking program can be found on the company’s website at info.propark.com/clean-co.

About Propark Mobility

Propark Mobility is one of the country’s largest privately-owned parking companies, providing full-service parking and mobility services for over 500 hospitality, healthcare, commercial and off-airport locations, in over 75 cities across the United States. For more information, please visit www.propark.com.

Propark Mobility Announces Appointment of Tamer Shaban to Senior Vice President of Operations

March 05, 2020

Propark Mobility Announces Appointment of

Tamer Shaban to Senior Vice President of Operations

Hartford, Connecticut – Today, Propark Mobility announced that it has named Tamer Shaban Senior Vice President of Operations.

“For over twenty years, Tamer has embodied Propark’s commitment to impressive service and delivering exceptional results for our clients,” explained John Schmid, Propark Mobility’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner. “He has grown with our company, starting out as a valet driver and working his way up through the management ranks of the company. As we celebrate Tamer’s twenty years with the company, I want to express my gratitude for everything he has done.”

Tamer began his career in February 2000 as a valet driver and quickly ascended to Account Manager for the University of Connecticut parking system. Through his dedication and hard work, Shaban became Area Manager for the Western Massachusetts Region, prior to his position as Regional Manager for the Boston, Massachusetts and Rhode Island Region. Most recently, Tamer served as Regional Vice President for Propark Mobility.

“Tamer Shaban personifies the Propark organic success story in every way imaginable,” said John Reimers, Chief Operating Officer of Propark Mobility. “He has shown that if you work hard enough, if you deliver results, if you show up every day with the goal of providing clients and guests with the Perfect Parking Moment, that career advancement is likely. We’ve seen this with many other team members, but Tamer exemplifies the internal growth opportunities at Propark like nobody else.”

In Tamer’s current role, he is responsible for new business development and facility management oversight within the New Haven and Hartford, Connecticut markets, as well as the Western Massachusetts Region. His specialties include valet services and shuttle operations that serve hospitality and residential properties, as well as hospital and healthcare facilities, with a focus on premium service delivery for guests and asset appreciation enhancement for clients.

About Propark Mobility

Propark Mobility is one of the country’s largest privately-owned parking companies, providing full-service parking and mobility services for over 500 hospitality, healthcare, commercial and off-airport locations, in over 75 cities across the United States. For more information, please visit www.propark.com.

Heidi Moran Named Propark Mobility’s Vice President of Operations

March 02, 2020

Heidi Moran Named Propark Mobility’s

Vice President of Operations

Hartford, Connecticut – Propark Mobility announced today that it has appointed Heidi Moran as the company’s Vice President of Operations.

“As one of Propark’s longest-tenured professionals, Heidi Moran has been an instrumental contributor to the company’s growth over the last several decades,” explained Rick DiPietro, Propark Mobility’s President. “Her leadership and focus on impressive results have been major driving factors for our organization as we have grown to become one of the country’s largest privately-owned parking company.”

Heidi’s career with Propark began in October of 1992, where she started as an Office Generalist. Her role evolved, as she held positions of Accounts Receivable Manager, Office Manager, Client Reporting Manager and Real Estate Director. Heidi was appointed to Vice President of Sales and Customer Services prior to her most recent role as Regional Vice President of Operations for the company.

“Heidi is one of my most trusted colleagues and friends, and has been for nearly thirty years,” said John Schmid, Propark Mobility’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner. “She has earned her reputation in the parking industry as a leading management executive with decades of leadership and proven results in service delivery, sales, marketing and operations. She has been highly influential in guiding Propark toward a tremendous amount of growth and success, and for that I am very grateful.”

In Heidi’s current role, she is responsible for new site openings across the country in the hospitality vertical as part of our national transition team, along with her direct responsibility for Z Airport Parking, the leading near-airport parking facility servicing Bradley International Airport, which was recently voted as “Best of Hartford” under her guidance. Heidi works with all senior leaders across the country to implement service initiatives that improve guest satisfaction scores and add value for Propark’s clients.

About Propark Mobility

Propark Mobility is one of the country’s largest privately-owned parking companies, providing full-service parking and mobility services for over 500 hospitality, healthcare, commercial and off-airport locations, in over 75 cities across the United States. For more information, please visit www.propark.com.

Propark Mobility Names Kevin Gordon Senior Vice President of Operations

February 27, 2020

Propark Mobility Names Kevin Gordon

Senior Vice President of Operations

San Francisco, California – Propark Mobility announced today that Kevin Gordon has been named as the company’s Senior Vice President of Operations, West Region.

“Kevin has personified strong leadership since he joined the Propark Mobility family,” said Propark’s Chief Executive Officer, John Schmid. “We’re excited about his new role as our Senior Vice President of Operations, West Region, where he will be responsible for growing our portfolio of commercial, healthcare and hotel accounts, while continuing to advance all aspects of current client business.”

Kevin Gordon’s career in the parking industry spans almost two decades, beginning in 2002. As a member of Mile Hi Valet Service, he oversaw more than ten hotels in Northern California, after a transfer from Washington, D.C. During this time, Kevin lead a team of more than 300 employees.

Prior to joining Propark, Kevin served as Vice President for another parking management company, where he was responsible for the oversight of prestigious hospitality properties and hospitals across California, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C. During this time, Kevin oversaw more than 70 assets, over 100 salaried leaders and 1,500-plus employees.

“Kevin is the right person to lead Propark Mobility’s growth in various verticals and enhance the value of our clients’ assets,” explained John Reimers, Chief Operating Officer of Propark. “He is an intelligent leader, who understands the importance service delivery plays in our industry. By positioning Propark Mobility as the leader in providing premium guest parking experiences, it distinguishes our company and our clients from competitors.”

Kevin was recognized as part of the National Parking Association’s Class of 2017, 40 Under 40 due to his ability to deliver world-class service while maximizing financial return for clients and shareholders.

About Propark Mobility

Propark Mobility is one of the country’s largest privately-owned parking companies, providing full-service parking and mobility services for over 500 hospitality, healthcare, commercial and off-airport locations, in over 75 cities across the United States. For more information, please visit www.propark.com.

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