Board of Directors
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Chair
David G. Onorato, CAPP
Executive Director, Public Parking Authority of PittsburghDavid G. Onorato, CAPP
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David G. Onorato, CAPP
Executive Director, Public Parking Authority of PittsburghPittsburgh, Pa.
Doppelgänger: Tom Selleck or Randy Grossman.
Happy place: Any time spent at our lake house.
Childhood dream: Becoming a professional athlete.
No. 1 thing on your bucket list: Trip to Italy.
Dream wheels: 1979 metallic blue Berlinetta Camero.
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Past Chair
Roamy R. Valera, CAPP
CEO, North America, PayByPhone Technologies, Inc.Roamy R. Valera, CAPP
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Roamy R. Valera, CAPP
CEO, North America, PayByPhone Technologies, Inc.Miramar, Fla.
In six words: Took advantage of every opportunity given.
Happy place: There is no better place than Palancar Beach in Cozumel, Mexico. I have enjoyed the most relaxing times and memories on that beach.
Childhood dream: I always wanted to be an architect.
Slogan: I hate losing more than I love winning (it motivates me!).
Greatest accomplishment: The legacy of my three children, who are amazing human beings.
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Chair Elect
Gary A. Means, CAPP
Executive Director, Lexington Parking AuthorityGary A. Means, CAPP
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Gary A. Means, CAPP
Executive Director, Lexington Parking AuthorityLexington, Ky.
Superpower: I can do a better cartwheel than any non-YPIP!
Doppelgänger: Casey Jones, CAPP, of SP+. I can’t walk across the IPI Expo floor without someone saying “Hi Casey” to me.
Happy place: Near water, preferably the ocean, with my wife.
Slogan: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Matthew 7:12.
Hidden talent: Bass player.
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Treasurer
Alejandra Argudin, CAPP
Chief Operations Officer, Miami Parking AuthorityAlejandra Argudin, CAPP
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Alejandra Argudin, CAPP
Chief Operations Officer, Miami Parking AuthorityMiami, Fla.
Ultimate dinner guest: Oprah Winfrey.
Happy place: The beach is my happy place.
Greatest accomplishment: Being a mom of two wonderful boys.
No. 1 thing on your bucket list: Go on an African safari.
Parking rocks because: It is an industry that is constantly changing and has great opportunities for growth.
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Chris Austin, CAPP
Director, University at Buffalo, Parking & Transportation ServicesChris Austin, CAPP
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Chris Austin, CAPP
Director, University at Buffalo, Parking & Transportation ServicesBuffalo, N.Y.
Happy place: Florida in March
Childhood dream: To be a United States Senator (Senator is a close runner-up to parking and mobility!)
Slogan: Wherever the next year takes you, enjoy the ride!
No. 1 thing on your bucket list: Vacation across Europe
Extracurriculars: Golf, bowling, traveling and experiencing new places
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Bridgette Brady, CAPP
Senior Director of Transportation and Mail Services, Cornell UniversityBridgette Brady, CAPP
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Bridgette Brady, CAPP
Senior Director of Transportation and Mail Services, Cornell UniversityIthaca, N.Y.
Happy place: Glacier National Park.
Childhood dream: Anything that had to do with horses—a cowgirl.
Slogan: Courage.
No. 1 thing on your bucket list: Live on a beach.
Extracurriculars: Endurance sports and training, travel, enjoying the outdoors and nature.
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L. Dennis Burns, CAPP
Regional Vice President and Senior Practice BuilderL. Dennis Burns, CAPP
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L. Dennis Burns, CAPP
Regional Vice President and Senior Practice BuilderKimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Phoenix, Ariz.
Superpower: Disc golf.
Happy place: Flathead Lake, Montana
No. 1 thing on your bucket list: Photograph the Northern Lights
Extracurriculars: I have a huge Pez dispenser collection and am an amateur photographer.
Hidden talent: Disc Golf
Parking rocks because: The helpful, caring, talented people in our industry!
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Josh Cantor, CAPP
Director, Parking & TransportationJosh Cantor, CAPP
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Josh Cantor, CAPP
Director, Parking & TransportationGeorge Mason University
Fairfax, Va.
Career before parking: Politics
Childhood dream: I planned on being President of the U.S.
Slogan: If we couldn’t laugh, we’d all go insane.
Greatest accomplishment: Raising three incredibly busy, talented, and accomplished boys who are now 20,18, and 12.
Extracurriculars: Huge sports fan and full-time hockey dad.
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Pamela Corbin, CAPP
Parking Administration and Planning Manager, City of OrlandoPamela Corbin, CAPP
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Pamela Corbin, CAPP
Parking Administration and Planning Manager, City of OrlandoOrlando, Fla.
Superpower: Strong intuition.
Career before parking: U.S. Air Force Management Analyst.
Ultimate dinner guest: Ronald Reagan.
Extracurriculars: Kayaking, hiking, and traveling.
Dream wheels: Lamborghini Gallardo
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Allen L. Corry, CAPP
Assistant Vice President, Parking Business Unit, Dallas/Fort Worth International AirportAllen L. Corry, CAPP
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Allen L. Corry, CAPP
Assistant Vice President, Parking Business Unit, Dallas/Fort Worth International AirportDallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Career before parking: Spent 30 years in the United States Army, which spanned from the Viet Nam era to the Iraqi era.
Greatest accomplishment: Transitioning from a leader in the U.S. Army to a leader as a parking professional.
No. 1 thing on your bucket list: To play poker in a casino in Monte Carlo.
Extracurriculars: Played basketball on the Harlem Magicians with players from the original Globetrotters.
Parking rocks because: Everyone who drives must participate.
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Robert Ferrin
Assistant Director for Parking Services, City of Columbus Department of Public ServiceRobert Ferrin
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Robert Ferrin
Assistant Director for Parking Services, City of Columbus Department of Public ServiceColumbus, Ohio
Career before parking: Downtown development professional.
Childhood dream: Professional Lego builder.
Greatest accomplishment: Personal – marrying my soulmate and having two amazing children. Professional – starting a parking program from the ground-up in Aurora, Colo.
No. 1 thing on your bucket list: Take a year-long worldwide cruise with my wife.
Parking rocks because: It’s the nexus between transportation and land use, the glue that makes cities work.
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Kathryn Hebert, PhD
Director Transportation Mobility and ParkingKathryn Hebert, PhD
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Kathryn Hebert, PhD
Director Transportation Mobility and ParkingCity of Norwalk, Conn.
Norwalk, Conn.
Career before parking: Finance--playing with other people’s money.
Happy place: Mojacar, Almeria, Spain, overlooking the Mediterranean with a bottle of wine. In six words:Never give up, smile, keep moving.
Parking rocks because: Parking touches on every aspect of everything. It’s all about parking, always!
Dream wheels: BMW 7 Series Metallic
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Jaime Lopez de Aguilar
President, Grupo SetexJaime Lopez de Aguilar
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Jaime Lopez de Aguilar
President, Grupo SetexMadrid, Spain
Career before parking: But was there life before parking?
In six words: I never follow the marked path.
Happy place: My house in Mallorca, Spain.
Extracurriculars: Music, hiking, skiing, writing, drawing.
Parking rocks because: For a driver, every trip starts and ends with parking.
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Mark Lyons, CAPP
Manager, City of Sarasota, Fla.Mark Lyons, CAPP
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Mark Lyons, CAPP
Manager, City of Sarasota, Fla.Sarasota, Fla.
Career before parking: Aviation.
In six words: Are you who you wanna be?
Extracurriculars: Watching sunsets, playing beach volleyball, kayaking, golf, playing with my grandson.
Hidden talent: Acting.
If I were rich: I am rich! But, if I had lots and lots of money, let’s start by developing a global social platform to strengthen family and develop individual courage. It is said that nothing can be accomplished first without courage.
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Jennifer I. Tougas, Ph.D., CAPP
Director, Parking and Transportation Services, Western Kentucky UniversityJennifer I. Tougas, Ph.D., CAPP
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Jennifer I. Tougas, Ph.D., CAPP
Director, Parking and Transportation Services, Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, Ky.
Ultimate dinner guest: Jacque Cousteau.
Childhood dream: A veterinarian.
Slogan: If every obstacle becomes a stepping stone, you will never fail to succeed.
Parking rocks because: It’s an inclusive, diverse, and incredibly supportive community.
Dream wheels: Corvette (After all, I do live in Bowling Green, Ky.--home of the Corvette).
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Shawn Conrad, CAE
CEO, International Parking & Mobility InstituteShawn Conrad, CAE
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Shawn Conrad, CAE
CEO, International Parking & Mobility InstituteAlexandria, VA
Superpower: Dogs and grandmothers love me.
Career before parking: Many, many years ago I had an egg route.
In six words: Music will set you free.
Ultimate dinner guest: Abraham Lincoln.
Happy place: My woodshop.
Childhood dream: To have had a locker next to Tom Seaver’s – NYMets pitching great. Or to own and operate a cattle ranch in a scenic valley.
Slogan: I hope we are not there yet, keep driving.
Greatest accomplishment: Of course my family.
No. 1 thing on your bucket list: To get more buckets.