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Introducing LENZ: A Comprehensive BI Reporting & Analytics Tool for Parking Operators

December 01, 2023

Introducing LENZ: A Comprehensive BI Reporting & Analytics Tool for Parking Operators

TEZ Technology (TEZ), the parking industry’s leading developer of app-free, ticketless solutions is thrilled to introduce LENZ. LENZ reflects TEZ’s ongoing commitment to providing customers with a deeper perspective on data. The new and improved BI reporting and analytics platform allows parking owners and operators to view their data through a new set of lenses, providing advanced insights, actionable planning, and precision-driven decision-making.

LENZ integrates with each of the products in TEZ’s innovative solution suite. It offers unique reporting and dashboard features with advanced visualizations that enable quick decisions and a more proactive approach to navigating a rapidly evolving industry.

The platform aggregates complex data into advanced visual representations for quick comprehension and assessment, facilitating a dynamic understanding of an operation’s performance. It allows organizations to transform their parking operation via data exploration and predictive analysis by converting raw data into actionable insights while extracting valuable information to make smart, strategic decisions.

TEZ’s CEO Mike Simmons stated, “At TEZ, our primary goal is to continue to identify opportunities and create solutions to help our customers maximize their parking operation by streamlining staffing, increasing revenues, and most importantly, providing the best parking experiences possible for their customers and communities. LENZ provides parking owners and operators with critical information to understand the unique patterns of their operation and make decisions to meet their specific needs and objectives. We’re excited about the opportunities LENZ provides us to move TEZ solutions into the future and help customers across all sectors enhance their operation.”

This announcement kicks off an exciting journey towards a data-driven future. LENZ is an important step forward in enhancing TEZ’s reporting capabilities and elevating the potential of data and analytics as an integral part of our overall offering. With LENZ, you’ll have the tools to make smarter decisions, assess and seize new opportunities, and propel your organization to greater heights.

Schedule a meeting with the TEZ experts today to learn more!

About TEZ Technology

TEZ has long been at the forefront of connecting drivers and parking facility owners and operators since 2011, becoming the go-to technology for app-free, ticketless valet and self-park solutions. TEZ’s innovative solution suite includes SMS Valet, TEXT2PARK, PERMIT2PARK, LOTMONITOR, and LENZ. For more information, visit www.teztechnology.com.

Contact Information

TEZ Technology | Don Abell | don@teztechnology.com | 469.453.2000

TEZ Technology Elevates Sales Team with Two New Director Appointments

September 29, 2023

TEZ Technology Elevates Sales Team with Two New Director Appointments

TEZ Technology (TEZ), the parking industry’s leading developer of app-free, ticketless solutions proudly announces the promotion of two key team members to Director roles. Andrew Sherstad assumes the role of Director of Sales, East US and Mark Berglund as Director of Sales, West US.

Andrew and Mark will spearhead TEZ’s expanding sales force as we continue our nationwide growth. Their leadership will play a pivotal role in advancing TEZ into the future as they work with clients to implement our innovative solution suite.

Andrew Sherstad joined TEZ in 2017 as a Regional Sales Manager. With over 20 years of experience in the technology, parking, and mobility sectors, Andrew excels in various roles including sales, management, and ownership. Working closely with the TEZ team, he has successfully implemented strategies that have significantly contributed to the company’s increasing market share and customer satisfaction levels.

Beyond his professional achievements, Andrew takes immense pride in teaching and developing talent by leveraging his extensive industry knowledge to empower the next generation of professionals. His teaching passion will be invaluable as he transitions into a sales leadership position. Andrew is a member of several parking and mobility industry organizations including NPA, IPMI, BOMA, PAV, MAPA, CPTA, NYSPTA, PPA, and NEPC.

Mark Berglund joined TEZ in 2017 as well. As a 25-year technology professional, he has worked with organizations ranging from small start-ups to multibillion-dollar companies to maximize their operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction through technology adoption. With a current focus on SaaS parking, he has attained considerable experience understanding parking technology needs across multiple industries including hospitality, mixed-use, municipal, airport, and retail. Mark has helped provide countless organizations with the information and resources needed to maximize revenue, streamline operations, and provide best-in-class customer satisfaction. Mark is a member of several parking and mobility industry organizations including SWPTA, PIPTA, CMPA, IPMI, and NPA.

TEZ has experienced tremendous growth, and through these appointments that momentum will continue. Andrew and Mark will help lead our growing sales team, which recently welcomed several new Regional Sales Managers and Account Managers as well. This announcement highlights TEZ’s commitment to growing our sales team, supporting our clients, and continuing to expand the TEZ brand.

TEZ’s CEO Mike Simmons stated, “As we continue to pave the way in advancing parking technology with our app-free, ticketless solutions, we couldn’t be more thrilled to announce the well-deserved appointments of Andrew and Mark to Director roles. Their extensive experience and dedication to excellence make them ideal leaders to help guide TEZ into the future. With their expertise, TEZ will continue to innovate and transform the parking landscape, providing the best possible experiences for our clients.”

About TEZ Technology

TEZ has long been at the forefront of connecting drivers and parking facility owners and operators, becoming the go-to technology for app-free, ticketless valet and self-park solutions. TEZ’s innovative solution suite includes SMS Valet, TEXT2PARK, PERMIT2PARK, TARGETADNETWORK, LOTMONITOR, TEXT4BAGS, and LENZ by TEZ. For more information visit www.teztechnology.com.

App-Free Parking Software and Payments Innovator TEZ Technology Appoints Mike Simmons as CEO

April 21, 2022

App-Free Parking Software and Payments Innovator TEZ Technology

Appoints Mike Simmons as CEO

Names TEZ Founder Ken Lovegreen Vice Chairman and Chief Innovation Officer

PLANO, Texas — App-free parking software and payments innovator TEZ Technology (“TEZ” or the “Company”) today announced it has appointed industry veteran Mike Simmons to Chief Executive Officer, given the Company’s rapid growth trajectory. Mr. Simmons is a proven leader of high-growth companies, having previously founded and scaled parking technology provider T2 Systems as its CEO. Now as CEO of TEZ, Mr. Simmons will be responsible for expanding the Company’s North American operations while also leading its growing international footprint.

TEZ, whose customers include hospitality, retail, restaurants, healthcare, Class-A office, mixed-use, residential, sports and entertainment, university, and municipal clients, is a portfolio company of Tritium Partners, a private equity firm focused on technology and services companies.

Concurrently, the Company announced that founder and former CEO Ken Lovegreen will become Vice Chairman and Chief Innovation Officer. Mr. Lovegreen will work closely with Mr. Simmons and other key stakeholders to set the Company’s vision for the future, focusing his time and expertise on key strategic initiatives including the advancement of cutting-edge innovation and product enhancements for the benefit of TEZ clients. Mr. Lovegreen is known for having invented and patented the world-renowned restaurant paging systems as founder and CEO of Long Range Systems.

“TEZ is leading the way in app-free innovation during this transformational time in the parking and mobility industry. We are pleased to combine Mike’s operational expertise and demonstrated leadership capacity with Ken’s unwavering commitment to innovation as a passionate “Idea Guy.” I am very excited to have two proven industry thought leaders and subject matter experts working side by side with the TEZ board as we tackle new opportunities and expansion plans,” said Matt Bowman, Managing Partner at Tritium Partners.

Mr. Simmons is a 30-year parking industry technology veteran who joined TEZ in 2021 as its Executive Chairman to work closely with management on strategy, operating plans, and organizational structure. Before that, he served as founder and CEO of T2 Systems, where he helped create multiple parking solutions, including parking management and enforcement platforms. He oversaw the company’s ascension through multiple phases of unprecedented growth and institutional acquisitions over a period of 25 years. Previously, Mr. Simmons served as CEO of Sharpen Technologies, where he helped the company raise $40M in growth capital and grow its operations, fueling a significant increase in enterprise value.

“My continued interest in technological innovation in the parking and mobility industry led me to TEZ, where Ken and a team of innovators had been transforming the industry through modern, app-free, hardware-light solutions since 2011. I believe our app-free approach and functionality make it easy for customers to access and make payments in multiple venues including self-park and valet operations, and I am extremely pleased to be working with Ken and the entire TEZ team as we increase utilization and adoption of the TEZ suite of solutions,” said Mr. Simmons.

“With the rapid adoption of contactless payments for consumer transactions in public and private-sector parking and mobility operations, TEZ is perfectly positioned as the app-free innovator. I look forward to continued collaboration with our leadership, research and development teams, and industry partners, as we capitalize on TEZ’s core differentiators to fuel our growth,” added Mr. Lovegreen.

About TEZ Technology

TEZ empowers owners and operators of parking related real estate to “go mobile” and generate significantly more revenue and efficiencies, automating traditional paper ticket processes, promoting client brand awareness, and greatly enhancing guest experiences. For more information visit https://teztechnology.com/

About Tritium Partners

Founded in 2013, Tritium Partners is a private equity firm focused on technology and services companies with exceptional growth potential. With more than $1.2 billion of assets under management, Tritium actively partners with talented founders and executives to build market-leading companies through high-growth strategies, while maintaining capital efficiency. Tritium’s approach emphasizes creating long-term value through both strategic growth initiatives and acquisitions, with specialized expertise in FinTech and financial services, Internet marketplaces, software data and analytics, supply chain and logistics, and tech-enabled business services. For more information, please visit www.tritiumpartners.com.

Contact:

Jason Barge

jason@teztechnology.com

469.233.4993

Megan Leinart, LEED AP BD+C, CAPP

Leinart Consulting

megan@leinartconsulting.com

712.574.9196

TEZ Technology’s Ticketless SMS Valet Solution Introduced at New Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott Headquarters

March 08, 2022

TEZ Technology’s Ticketless SMS Valet Solution Introduced at New Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott Headquarters

PLANO, TX – March 7, 2022 – On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, TEZ Technology (TEZ) was a part of the grand opening of the new Marriott International Headquarters in Bethesda, MD. The $600 million project includes approximately 785,000 square feet of Class A office space that accommodates more than 3,500 Marriott International team members, as well as an adjacent 12-story hotel. The iconic project contains a five-level, 811-space underground parking facility connecting the hotel and the headquarters building.

TEZ worked closely with Marriott to incorporate its ticketless SMS Valet solution to serve both office employees and guests, as well as hotel visitors. SMS Valet is an app-free SMS-based solution designed to streamline valet parking operations, engage customers, and expedite the process for drivers and parking staff. The text-based system eliminates the need for paper tickets, utilizing text messaging for vehicle registration upon arrival and allowing guests to request their vehicles through their mobile device to initiate their departure. The solution creates a more pleasant and seamless parking experience for customers, while helping to increase parking revenues for operators and owners like Marriott.

TEZ is thrilled to incorporate our innovative SMS Valet solution at this new development in the heart of Bethesda. The new facility will contribute positively to the area in a variety of ways, including the addition of new jobs, significant green space, access to public transportation, and more. TEZ’s SMS Valet solution provides a vital tool enabling the parking operator to provide guests and office employees with an inviting and pleasant experience from arrival through departure.

About TEZ Technology
TEZ enables owners and operators of parking related real estate to automate traditional paper ticket processes by “going mobile” and creating more efficiencies, generating significantly more revenue, and promoting client brand awareness while greatly enhancing guest experiences. For more information visit https://teztechnology.com/

More about SMS Valet – https://smsvalet.com

More about Marriott International Headquarters – https://www.mhqbethesda.com/project-overview.

TEZ TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF KEY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS TO HELP LEAD APP-FREE SOLUTIONS INTO THE FUTURE

January 24, 2022

TEZ TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF KEY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS TO HELP LEAD APP-FREE SOLUTIONS INTO THE FUTURE

PLANO, TX – January 12, 2022 –TEZ Technology (TEZ) is thrilled to announce the addition of two new key leadership positions and professionals who will help expand the development and integration of its app-free parking solutions into the future. JG Biebighauser joins TEZ as Vice President of Product, along with Russell Wiant who will serve as Vice President of Engineering.

JG and Russell bring a unique and valuable combination of expertise that will enable TEZ to continue to develop and improve its innovative parking technologies, as well as propel its brand within the parking and mobility industry and beyond. TEZ offers a wide range of groundbreaking, app-free solutions designed to enhance the parking experience for users and implement a seamless parking platform for parking owners and operators. As a leading developer of app-free parking software, TEZ offers a wide range of products, developed with the goal of making user experiences “Totally EZ” with no need to download any additional applications.

As Vice President of Product, JG Biebighauser will lead the company’s strategic product development efforts and implementation efforts. He will lead a team of project managers responsible for bringing the TEZ vision to life through innovative product development. JG has more than 16 years of parking industry experience. Most recently he served as Regional Director for Parking Concepts, Inc. (PCI) where he was responsible for operations, sales, and business development throughout the Southeast. Previously, JG was Founder and President of the valet parking company Valeta, Inc.

As Vice President of Engineering, Russell Wiant will lead TEZ’s development team, designing and building TEZ’s suite of app-free and contactless solutions. He will also be in charge of managing TEZ’s global partners. Prior to joining TEZ, he served as Vice President of Product Management and Product Development at Nectar Service Corporation, where he was responsible for building unified communications solutions for the company’s managed service provider and enterprise customers.

TEZ has long been at the forefront of connecting drivers and parking facility owners and operators, becoming the go-to technology for ticketless parking and valet. TEZ is an industry leader in providing innovative, app-free parking solutions designed to streamline the parking experience. TEZ’s innovations include SMS text-based platforms TEXT2PARK, PERMIT2PARK, and SMS Valet, enabling clients and customers to facilitate user-friendly contactless transactions and payments in self-park and valet operations across North America.

TEZ Founder and CEO Ken Lovegreen stated, “As parking operations worldwide integrate contactless solutions on a greater level, TEZ is excited for the opportunity to continue to enhance our innovative suite of app-free parking products to help our existing and prospective clients create a more pleasant and convenient experience for their customers. With the addition of both JG and Russell to our team, we are well-positioned to continue to identify opportunities to further support our partners. Both bring their own unique combination of industry knowledge and leadership skills that will allow us to further develop our products and brand.”

About TEZ Technology
TEZ empowers owners and operators of parking related real estate to “go mobile” and generate significantly more revenue and efficiencies, automating traditional paper ticket processes, promoting client brand awareness, and greatly enhancing guest experiences. For more information visit https://teztechnology.com/

App-free parking software innovator, TEZ Technology, welcomes Todd Dorsey, as Chief Revenue Officer, and appoints Steve Resnick, CAPP, to new role as Chief Strategy Officer

September 27, 2021

App-free parking software innovator, TEZ Technology, welcomes Todd Dorsey, as Chief Revenue Officer, and appoints Steve Resnick, CAPP, to new role as Chief Strategy Officer

PLANO, TX – September 27, 2021 – App-Free parking industry software developer, TEZ Technology (TEZ), offers innovative solutions for the parking and mobility, and hospitality industries. Making user experiences “Totally EZ” with nothing to download, TEZ innovations include SMS text-based platforms, TEXT2PARK, PERMIT2PARK, and SMS Valet, enabling clients and customers to facilitate user-friendly contactless transactions and payments in self-park and valet operations across North America.

TEZ Technology today announced the hiring of parking industry technology veteran, Todd Dorsey, as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), and the appointment of Steve Resnick, CAPP, current CRO, to the newly created role of Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). As CRO, Dorsey will be responsible for integration and alignment of all revenue-related activities at the company, leading the sales team with a focus on driving TEZ’s domestic and international expansion efforts.

Dorsey joins TEZ from Maven Machines where he served as Chief Revenue Officer, performing in similar capacities. Prior to Maven, Dorsey was Vice President of Sales at T2 Systems, where he was responsible for T2’s business development and account management teams across T2’s multiple enterprise solution suites, including SaaS technology, hardware platforms, and professional services.

“Having been part of a team of innovators that transformed the parking industry via SaaS and hardware-based platforms, with a focus on university, municipal, and private operating clients across North America, I have come to appreciate a modern, hardware-light approach. I believe the app-free capacities of the TEZ platforms are the mobile future in parking, and I am extremely pleased to be working with the TEZ team as we partner with our clients to expand their utilization of the TEZ suite of solutions,” said Dorsey.

As Chief Strategy Officer, Resnick will work closely with CEO Ken Lovegreen, and key stakeholders, to set the company’s strategic vision for the future, translating myriad sales and support initiatives into actionable and quantitative plans. Resnick will focus on strategic partnerships, special initiatives, and execution, with the goal to foster collaboration and align the enterprise around its long-term goals and objectives.

“With the rapid adoption of contactless payments for consumer transactions in public and private-sector parking operations, TEZ is perfectly positioned as the app-free alternative. I look forward to continued collaboration with our leadership team, key stakeholders, and industry partners, as we capitalize on TEZ’s competitive differentiators for clients and customers using our hardware-light solutions,” said Resnick. Resnick, a 28-year industry veteran, joined TEZ as CRO in 2019 from REEF, where he served as EVP, and prior to that, SVP at Citizens Parking, and VP of Business Development, at SP+ Corporation, respectively.

“TEZ is moving the needle and leading the way in app-free innovation during this transformational time in our industry. I am very excited to have two proven industry leaders and ambassadors working side by side with me as we tackle new markets and opportunities,” said Founder, CEO, and Idea Guy, Ken Lovegreen.