Leadership

Atlanta, GA – Get My Parking (GMP), announced the launch of a dedicated New Construction Vertical and the appointment of Samantha Toole as Director of Sales, New Construction, AI PARCS, North America.

Los Angeles, CA – Get My Parking (GMP), a global leader in smart parking and mobility software, announced the appointment of Brittany Moore, PTMP, as Director of Sales, AI PARCS, North America.

Diane presented her "Thrive by Design" framework, centered on Vision, Voice, Value, and Velocity. Participants reflected on factors that drive career success, identified barriers that may be limiting their growth, and learned how to reframe those beliefs. Through a case study, Diane highlighted the importance of self-promotion and strategic networking in increasing professional visibility and opportunities. The session concluded with resources for identifying personal strengths and guidance on building effective professional networks.

Vancouver, Canada – PayByPhone, the global leader in mobile parking payments, announces the appointment of Terri Butler-Lee as Global Director of Customer Experience and Support, effective immediately. Butler-Lee reports directly to Anthony Cashel, PayByPhone’s Chief Operating Officer.

Plymouth Meeting, PA — Towne, the leading tech-driven multi-service arrival-through-departure experience company, announced the appointment of Karuth Sanker as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The hire reflects Towne’s continued investment in technology and product innovation — advancing its company-wide technology strategy, accelerating its AI capabilities, and supporting the continued growth and market expansion of Nexity by Towne, the company’s proprietary, fully integrated parking and mobility technology platform.

Chicago, IL – Ocra, the first AI-powered revenue management platform purpose-built for hotel parking assets, announced the appointment of Jake Squillaci as its new Head of Sales. Squillaci will spearhead the company’s sales strategy, focusing on expanding Ocra’s footprint across parking assets in the hospitality sector.

IPMI, the world’s largest association for parking, transportation, and mobility professionals, announces the launch of its groundbreaking AI-powered digital assistant, designed to transform the way industry professionals access information, resources, education, and expertise.

IPMI will celebrate the achievements of 27 new Parking, Transportation & Mobility Professionals (PTMP) during its annual ceremony on June 16, 2026, during the IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

IPMI will celebrate the achievements of 32 new Parking Enforcement & Compliance Professionals (PECP) during its annual ceremony on June 16, 2026, during the IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The presenters discussed strategies for improving recruiting pipelines and employee retention through stronger engagement, training, and leadership practices. Allison emphasized using employee surveys and idea-sharing platforms to strengthen both recruitment and retention. Colin highlighted Tech Painting Company’s approach, including structured training, safety programs, and multilingual communication to support workforce growth. David focused on leadership buy-in, data-driven management, and building a strong workplace culture to support long-term retention and development. They also addressed balancing employee input with decision-making speed, along with broader challenges such as AI adoption and workforce time management. Overall, the discussion centered on creating environments that attract, develop, and retain employees for long-term organizational success.

Milwaukee, WI – Duncan Solutions, a full-service transportation management company and a leading provider of parking and tolling management solutions, proudly announced the inaugural Dean Viereck Scholarship on April 28, recognizing outstanding students from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America who are pursuing higher education and demonstrating leadership, perseverance, and a commitment to their communities.

IPMI will recognize two leaders who have had a tremendous impact on the parking, transportation, and mobility industry with the 2026 IPMI Lifetime Achievement and Chair Awards. These leaders will be recognized for their achievements next month at the 2026 IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo, June 14-17, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The IPMI Board of Directors' executive officers select both the Lifetime Achievement and Chair Award recipients, honoring the achievements of volunteer leaders in the IPMI community.