Leadership

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.

Montreal, QC – Get My Parking (GMP), a global leader in smart parking and mobility software, announced the appointment of Jasen Singh as Director of Sales, AI PARCS, North America. Based in Montreal, Singh will collaborate with GMP’s Sales and Customer Success teams to advance the company’s AI-powered PARCS platform, ExpressLane, driving growth across key geographies and verticals, and supporting continued expansion in the region.

Why Parking Marketing Needs to Get Out of Its Own Feed

Finding My Way into Parking Without a Map

IPMI’s Professional Recognition Awards acknowledge professionals and organizations that operate, maintain, and manage parking and mobility operations at extraordinary levels. The awards celebrate the individuals who elevate the industry through their outstanding careers and professional achievements. Award winners are nominated by their peers and selected by a committee of judges.