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Board of Directors

Chair

David G. Onorato, CAPP
Executive Director, Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh

David G. Onorato, CAPP
Executive Director, Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh
David G. Onorato, CAPP
Executive Director, Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, 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.
Past Chair

Roamy R. Valera, CAPP
CEO, North America, PayByPhone Technologies, Inc.

Roamy R. Valera, CAPP
CEO, North America, PayByPhone Technologies, Inc.
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.
Chair Elect

Gary A. Means, CAPP
Executive Director, Lexington Parking Authority

Gary A. Means, CAPP
Executive Director, Lexington Parking Authority
Gary A. Means, CAPP
Executive Director, Lexington Parking Authority

Lexington, 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.
Treasurer

Alejandra Argudin, CAPP
Chief Executive Officer, Miami Parking Authority

Alejandra Argudin, CAPP
Chief Executive Officer, Miami Parking Authority
Alejandra Argudin, CAPP
Chief Executive Officer, Miami Parking Authority

Miami, 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.
Chris Austin, CAPP
Director, University at Buffalo, Parking & Transportation Services

Chris Austin, CAPP
Director, University at Buffalo, Parking & Transportation Services
Chris Austin, CAPP
Director, University at Buffalo, Parking & Transportation Services

Buffalo, 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
Bridgette Brady, CAPP
Senior Director of Transportation and Mail Services, Cornell University

Bridgette Brady, CAPP
Senior Director of Transportation and Mail Services, Cornell University
Bridgette Brady, CAPP
Senior Director of Transportation and Mail Services, Cornell University

Ithaca, 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.
L. Dennis Burns, CAPP
Regional Vice President and Senior Practice Builder

L. Dennis Burns, CAPP
Regional Vice President and Senior Practice Builder
L. Dennis Burns, CAPP
Regional Vice President and Senior Practice Builder

Kimley-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!
Josh Cantor, CAPP
Director, Parking & Transportation

Josh Cantor, CAPP
Director, Parking & Transportation
Josh Cantor, CAPP
Director, Parking & Transportation

George 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.
Pamela Corbin, CAPP
Parking Services Manager, City of Greenville

Pamela Corbin, CAPP
Parking Services Manager, City of Greenville
Pamela Corbin, CAPP
Parking Services Manager, City of Greenville

Greenville, S.C.

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
Allen L. Corry, CAPP
Assistant Vice President, Parking Business Unit, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Allen L. Corry, CAPP
Assistant Vice President, Parking Business Unit, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Allen L. Corry, CAPP
Assistant Vice President, Parking Business Unit, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas/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.
Robert Ferrin, CAPP
Assistant Director for Parking Services, City of Columbus Department of Public Service

Robert Ferrin, CAPP
Assistant Director for Parking Services, City of Columbus Department of Public Service
Robert Ferrin, CAPP
Assistant Director for Parking Services, City of Columbus Department of Public Service

Columbus, 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.
Kathryn Hebert, PhD
President & CE)

Kathryn Hebert, PhD
President & CE)
Kathryn Hebert, PhD
President & CE)

TPMConnect

Westport, CT

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
Jaime Lopez de Aguilar
President, Grupo Setex

Jaime Lopez de Aguilar
President, Grupo Setex
Jaime Lopez de Aguilar
President, Grupo Setex

Madrid, 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.
Mark Lyons, CAPP
Manager, City of Sarasota, Fla.

Mark Lyons, CAPP
Manager, City of Sarasota, Fla.
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.
Jennifer I. Tougas, Ph.D., CAPP
Director, Parking and Transportation Services, Western Kentucky University

Jennifer I. Tougas, Ph.D., CAPP
Director, Parking and Transportation Services, Western Kentucky University
Jennifer I. Tougas, Ph.D., CAPP
Director, Parking and Transportation Services, Western Kentucky University

Bowling 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).
Shawn Conrad, CAE
CEO, International Parking & Mobility Institute

Shawn Conrad, CAE
CEO, International Parking & Mobility Institute
Shawn Conrad, CAE
CEO, International Parking & Mobility Institute

Alexandria, 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.