Leadership

I am relatively new to my role directing parking and transit services at Kent State University, and, as you can expect, I’ve had some challenges and lessons along the way. I’ve found it both cathartic and beneficial to reflect on the challenges and lessons learned since stepping into leadership in this industry. I’ve learned how much of a collaborator I truly am and how this has helped me to be a better leader. I’ve dealt with the strain of not being fully staffed and struggling to remain operational while also trying to manage burnout for myself and my staff. Finally, dealing with the politics of parking has challenged me and spurred me to grow as a leader.

This Frontline Fundamentals session, "Stronger Together: Building Solid, Supportive, and Successful Teams," was led by Vanessa Cummings (Ms. V), a parking and mobility consultant with more than 32 years of experience. Participants explored four key work styles, task-oriented, time-oriented, risk-taker, and follower, and learned how understanding these styles can improve teamwork, communication, and task delegation. Ms. V also shared practical strategies for collaborating with and managing different personality types across organizational settings.

VANCOUVER, CANADA – PayByPhone, a global leader in parking and mobility payments, today announced the appointment of Bob Shepard to its Executive Leadership Team as Chief Product Officer (CPO), reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer, Jonny Combe, effective immediately. Backed by Lightyear Capital, PayByPhone is intensifying its investment in product-led technology to achieve its global growth ambitions.

Every organization experiences turnover, but there’s a particular kind of departure that leaves leaders with more questions than answers — the sudden resignation. When a long tenured employee leaves abruptly, especially after weeks of uncharacteristic quiet, it’s natural to wonder what happened beneath the surface.

The International Parking & Mobility Institute is pleased to announce the newly appointed Executive Officers of the 2026-2027 Board of Directors. Elections for the Board of Directors were held by the association 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.

Los Angeles, CA — Metropolis Technologies, Inc. (“Metropolis”), the leader in applied AI for the real world, announced the appointment of Eric Garcetti, Hugh Wyman Howard III, and Jason Park as advisors to the company. The appointments bring together leaders across government, security, and finance at a pivotal moment for Metropolis, as it expands its footprint across urban infrastructure, mobility, and the systems that power how people move through the physical world.

This webinar argues that a leader's capacity is one of the most influential factors affecting team performance. When leaders become overloaded, their teams experience delays, confusion, and reduced engagement. Rather than viewing capacity management as self-care, the presenter frames it as an operational responsibility that directly impacts productivity, decision-making, employee retention, and overall organizational success.

Committee and Group Work Advancing IPMI’s Mission

Warrendale, PA - The parking industry is changing. Operators are no longer looking for another generation of parking equipment; they are looking for technology platforms that evolve with their business.

Behind every advancement in our profession is something far less tangible, but far more important. The people.

IPMI’s New Board Chair

Why Mentorship Matters More Than Ever