Leadership

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.

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.

Los Angeles, CA – Get My Parking (GMP), a global leader in smart parking and mobility software, announced the appointment of James Rule as Vice President of Customer Success, North America.

Maple Valley, WA — CAF Outdoor Cleaning, a leading provider of commercial exterior cleaning products, training, and program solutions, announced the appointment of Tyler Mooney as National Facility Management Sales Manager.

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.