Leadership

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.

IPMI is pleased to announce its 2026-2027 Certification Board of Directors. The association held elections in April 2026. The 2026-2027 Certification Board of Directors will begin its term at the conclusion of IPMI’s 2026 Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo in Milwaukee, WI, June 14-17.

The International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) is pleased to announce its 2026-2027 Certification Board of Directors. The association held elections in April 2026. The 2026-2027 Certification Board of Directors will begin its term at the conclusion of IPMI’s 2026 Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo in Milwaukee, WI, June 14-17.

The International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) is pleased to announce its 2026-2027 Board of Directors. The association held elections in April 2026. The 2026-2027 board will begin its term at the conclusion of IPMI’s 2026 Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo in Milwaukee, WI, June 14-17.

Milwaukee, WI — Mobility Pathfinders, a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to advancing women in the parking and mobility industry, announced its 2026 Award and Scholarship recipients. Eight exceptional women have been selected in recognition of their leadership, innovation, operational excellence, allyship, and perseverance.

One of the unique aspects of the parking and mobility industry is how relationship-driven it is. Over time, professionals begin to see the same people across conferences, committees, and industry discussions. In many ways, the industry functions as a close professional community where reputation and relationships travel quickly.

In-Parking, a leading provider of AI-driven parking intelligence, is thrilled to announce the addition of Daniel Cordoba to its team as an AI Specialist. This addition reflects In-Parking’s continued investment in artificial intelligence and its commitment to redefining how data powers parking and mobility decision-making.

Across the parking and mobility industry, I see leadership undergoing a quiet but significant shift. Traditionally, operational decisions were guided by experience, institutional knowledge, and field observation. While these remain valuable, today’s environment demands something more: evidence-based leadership.

Arrive, a leading global mobility platform, announced a strategic focus toward an AI-first future, anchored by the appointment of Eugene Tsyrklevich as Chief AI Officer (CAIO). In his new role, he will lead Arrive’s mandate with AI as the catalyst between travelers and city infrastructure, making urban mobility more fluid and predictable. Tsyrklevich previously served as the General Manager for Arrive’s Automotive & Data business unit.

Parkpliant, a leading provider of parking compliance and conversion services, is pleased to announce that Rebecca Groth has joined the company as Director of Sales and Marketing. With more than a decade of experience in the parking, transportation, and mobility industry, Rebecca brings a proven track record of driving revenue growth, building strategic partnerships, and parking enforcement expertise across both public and private sectors.

Jared Wright (UNC) will serve as President for the 2026 and 2027 terms. Wright most recently served as Vice President and co-chair of the Education Planning Committee. He has been a member of the CPMA Board since 2022.  Rick Boucher, Jr. (UNC Charlotte) has been selected to serve as Vice President and will continue to co-chair the Education Planning Committee alongside Grant Harris. Boucher has served CPMA since 2025.  Vanessa Weston (Clemson University) will serve as Treasurer for a third consecutive year. Weston has been an active member of CPMA since 2024.  Grant Harris (UNC Greensboro) will continue to serve CPMA as Secretary and will also co-chair the Education Planning Committee. Harris has served CPMA since 2025.  Committee Appointments: Conference Planning Committee: Bill Foster, CAPP (City of Greenville, SC); Tina Reid, CPP (Pivot Parking); Vendor Outreach: Geoffrey Posluszny (Walker Consultants); Brian Favela, Ed.D (University of South Carolina); Membership Planning and Outreach: Clint Joy (Get My Parking); Geoffrey Posluszny (Walker Consultants)  We are also pleased to announce the return of Lindsey Harris (UNC Charlotte), who has volunteered to chair CPMA’s Special Committee on Information Systems.  Finally, CPMA is excited to continue working with DCM Management’s Dawn Marti and Jessica Layton, whose ongoing support helps strengthen our association and annual conference.

When I tell people I run operations for a parking authority, I get that look, the polite smile, the raised brow, and the unspoken, “Wait… really? Parking?” Fair question. For over 20 years, I was deep in healthcare construction, overseeing $85 million expansions, building out senior living campuses (complete with their own utility plants), and managing environments where failure was never an option. So how did I end up managing curbs, license plate readers, and debates about whether people should back into spaces? Simple: I said yes. Yes to a new challenge. Yes to an industry most people overlook. And yes to discovering that parking isn’t just about asphalt and meters, it’s about movement. It’s about infrastructure, logistics, and how cities actually breathe. At my first IPMI convention in Louisville, somewhere between a smart mobility panel and a tasting table (it was Kentucky, after all), I realized: this isn’t a detour. It’s a new lane entirely, one that blends engineering with community trust, operations with real human behavior. I even found myself explaining why you can’t throw a rooftop party on a parking deck (people move around more than 4,000-pound vehicles). That’s parking: where physics meets people, and strategy gets tested by reality. So if you’ve ever wondered whether your skills can leap industries, here’s your sign. Sometimes, the best opportunities don’t shine. Sometimes, they just look like a parking spot. Mark Toro, PTMP, is the Deputy Director of Allentown Parking Authority. Mark can be reached at mtoro@allentownparking.com.