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Member News: Propark Mobility’s Senior Vice President of Mobility Luis Garcia to Lead University, Campus, Municipality, and Stadium Initiatives San Francisco, Calif.

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.

Media Contact: Dennis Safford, dennis.safford@propark.com

Member News: Brian Cannon Joins Propark Mobility as Senior Vice President

Brian Cannon Joins Propark Mobility  as Senior Vice President

Hartford, Connecticut – Propark Mobility announced today that Brian Cannon has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Operations.

Propark is excited to welcome Brian Cannon to our parking family,” said John Schmid, Propark’s Chief Executive Officer. “As a proven leader who brings decades of operational parking experience to our company, Brian has the intrinsic ability to improve the service experience for guests and expand client profitability for our partners.”

Brian brings more than 32 years of hospitality parking management experience to Propark. Previously holding senior business development and senior operation positions, he most recently served at a national parking management company as Executive Vice President of Hospitality.

“Brian is a dynamic leader, whose high level of emotional intelligence helps him to connect on a deeper level with people – from our clients and employees to guests and stakeholders,” explained John Reimers, Propark’s Chief Operating Officer. “In a business that can often times be rigid, Brian’s affable approach to people helps him to build award-winning teams and form meaningful client relationships, resulting in heightened, consistent service delivery for our patrons.”

As Senior Vice President, Operations, Brian will be responsible for overseeing Propark’s portfolio in existing markets, such as Florida, Washington, D.C., Boston, and other regions along the East Coast.  Brian will help to enhance the Propark Mobility brand by developing unique programs to meet client needs and providing our customers with the highest quality service experiences in the industry.

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.

Media Contact: Dennis Safford, dennis.safford@propark.com

Member News: Propark Mobility Adds Jennifer Atkins as Regional Vice President

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Propark Mobility Adds Jennifer Atkins as Regional Vice President

Propark Mobility announced today that the company has appointed Jennifer Atkins as its new Regional Vice President, Mountain Region.

“Jennifer brings with her both a wealth of expertise in the hospitality vertical and a great deal of high-level management experience to Propark Mobility,” said John Reimers, Propark’s Chief Operating Officer. “We are excited about the growth that Jennifer is going to help propel for Propark in the Mountain Region, which is a region that we are enthusiastically looking to further develop.”

Before joining Propark, Jennifer spent nearly five years as the General Manager of Hilton Denver Inverness, where she was accountable for a $37M operation, drove guest service scores into the top 15% of all Hilton Hotels and Resorts in 2019, and led a team of 8 executives, 40 managers and 375 hourly employees. Prior to that, she served as Area Director, Select Service & Extended Stay Brands for Marriott International.

“Jennifer intuitively understands what it takes to deliver exceptional guest experiences, which will translate perfectly to Propark Mobility’s service delivery model,” shared John Schmid, Propark’s Chief Executive Officer. “Her innate ability to lead high-performing teams, optimize revenue and grow brands in meaningful ways will all be leveraged in a way that will help drive asset appreciation for our clients and value for our stakeholders.”

As Regional Vice President, Jennifer will be responsible for overseeing Propark Mobility’s entire portfolio of operations in the Mountain Region, while creating new and exciting opportunities for both the company and its employees throughout the region. Additionally, she will help to enhance Propark’s brand by providing world-class service to clients and exceptional experiences for guests.


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.

Media Contact: Dennis Safford
dennis.safford@propark.com (860) 856-4104

Member News: Propark Mobility Launches New Website to Enhance Modern Parking Experience

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Propark Mobility Launches New Website to Enhance Modern Parking Experience

Hartford, Connecticut – Propark Mobility announced today that it has launched its new, state- of-the-art company website.

“We’re proud to add our newly redesigned website to the list of Propark’s many innovations,” said Peter Kim, Propark Mobility’s Vice President of Marketing. “Our new website was created with usability in mind and crafted with the ultimate goal of delivering a unique and seamless experience for our end users.”

The newly-launched Propark.com features a slick, user-friendly interface, delivering an unparalleled user experience and enabling seamless navigation throughout the site. There are a variety of new features, most notably the ability for customers to reserve and pre-pay for their parking online. This enhancement was made possible by a special partnership with ParkChirp, an industry leader in hourly, daily and monthly pre-paid parking reservation solutions.

“We recognize that customers’ needs are changing in this unprecedented time,” shared John Schmid, Propark Mobility’s Chief Executive Officer. “Because features like contactless service are more important than ever, we took this opportunity to revisit our site’s offerings. By integrating the latest technology with an intuitive design, we have created a website that we believe will better serve the modern parker.”

Individuals searching for parking and companies in need of parking management or mobility solutions are encouraged to visit Propark.com to learn more or to request a proposal for services.

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.

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

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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.

Media Contact: Dennis Safford

Member News: Propark Mobility Begins Hospitality Operations at Three San Diego Hotel Properties

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San Diego, California – Propark Mobility announced today that the company has started operations at three hotels in San Diego, representing the company’s flagship operations in this new market. Propark will bring a fresh style of service delivery, innovative approaches to revenue generation and an old school attention to partnerships and commitments.

“We are honored to welcome these three new hospitality properties, and the City of San Diego,  to the Propark Mobility family,” explained John Schmid, Chief Executive Officer of Propark  Mobility. “This is an exciting entry into a new market, one that we’ve long wanted to be a part  of, and we’re looking forward to growing our presence in San Diego by providing these wonderful hospitality properties with our signature service delivery.”

Beginning today, Propark Mobility will be providing a suite of guest services at renowned hotel properties throughout San Diego. Guests of Hotel Solamar, Embassy Suites San Diego Bay Downtown, and Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter will enjoy exceptional service from
Propark’s courteous professionals, helping to create a uniquely seamless hospitality experience at each property.

“I look forward to showcasing these special hospitality properties by delivering memorable
service that our clients will be proud of,” said Joe Caputo, Propark’s Vice President of
Operations for the Southwest Region. “Our team is poised to surprise and delight guests through  thoughtful interactions, by creatively anticipating their needs at arrival and departure.”

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.

Media Contact:
Dennis Safford
dennis.safford@propark.com
(860) 856-4104

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

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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.

Member News: 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.

Propark Mobility News Release“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.