The International Parking & Mobility Institute is pleased to announce the newly appointed Executive Officers of the 2026-2027 Board of Directors. The association held elections for the Board of Directors in April 2026, and the members began their terms at the conclusion of IPMI’s 2026 Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo in Milwaukee, WI, June 14-17.
The Executive Officers of the Board of Directors consist of the chair, chair-elect, treasurer, and past chair. The chair-elect and treasurer positions are elected by the Board of Directors.
The 2026-2027 IPMI Board of Directors Executive Officers are:
- Chair: Maria Irshad, PTMP, Deputy Director, ParkHouston, Houston, TX.
- Chair-elect: JC Porter, PTMP, Director, Parking & Transportation, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.
- Treasurer: Carmen Donnell, PTMP, Managing Director, North America, PayByPhone, Vancouver, British Columbia, CN.
- Past Chair: Alejandra “Alex” Argudin, PTMP, Chief Executive Officer, Miami Parking Authority, Miami, FL.
“The future of parking, transportation, and mobility is being shaped by rapid innovation, evolving communities, and new opportunities to create smarter, more connected places,” said Shawn Conrad, CAE, CEO of IPMI. “IPMI is fortunate to have a Board of Directors and Executive Officers whose leadership reflects both the depth of our profession and the possibilities ahead. Their expertise, strategic vision, and commitment to serving our members will help drive meaningful progress, strengthen our industry, and ensure IPMI remains the trusted voice and leading resource for professionals around the world. I am energized by what we will accomplish together and excited for the future they will help create.”
Click here for a full listing of the 2026-2027 Board of Directors.
The International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) is the world’s leading association for parking, transportation, and mobility professionals. The global authority for professionals shaping the industry, IPMI empowers leaders at every level through education, industry-leading certification, thought leadership, research, advocacy, and dynamic community engagement. IPMI brings together experts from the public and private sectors worldwide to drive innovation, strengthen operational excellence, and advance the parking ecosystem. By fostering a global community of expertise, IPMI helps organizations deliver smarter parking and mobility solutions that strengthen economies and improve everyday life.