Originally published in Parking Today on Dec. 1, 2022. Over the nearly four decades since founding one of the nation’s largest privately owned parking and mobility companies – spanning more than 750 locations and 4,000 employees – I’ve learned valuable lessons about the keys to effective leadership. At its core, I believe successful leadership stems from the ability to attract and support a team that shares your vision. Great leaders instill in their teams values and confidence, and then empower… Continue reading →
Posts about Propark Culture
Experiences in the Industry and What Makes a Great Leader
December 5, 2022
Propark Mobility Promotes Jennifer Atkins to Senior Vice President
December 1, 2022
Hartford, Conn. – Propark Mobility announced today that the company has promoted Jennifer Atkins to Senior Vice President, Mountain Region. “Under Jennifer’s leadership, Propark has experienced tremendous growth in the Denver market,” said Stephen Duffy, Chief Strategy Officer. “Jennifer has become an integral member of the Propark team and her meaningful impact on the company can be felt across the country. In the two years she’s been with Propark, she’s created incredible momentum in the Mountain Region, and we look… Continue reading →
Lauren Prevost Named Notable 2022 HR Leader by Crain’s New York Business
October 18, 2022
Crain’s New York Business recognized Lauren Prevost, Propark’s Corporate Senior Human Resources Generalist, among the publication’s Notable 2022 HR Leaders for her dedicated efforts to support Propark’s company culture and prioritize its Parking People at every turn. "Lauren is an incredible HR professional and a beloved member of the Propark team,” said Patrick Boeshans, Propark’s Chief Administrative Officer. “We're thrilled that her hard work and dedication are being recognized with this well-deserved award." One of Crain’s 62 honorees, Lauren was… Continue reading →
Propark Mobility Named Top Workplace for Second Consecutive Year
September 27, 2022
For the second year in a row, Propark Mobility was named one of the top workplaces in Connecticut by the Hartford Courant, ranking in the top 10 of the Small Business category on the Top Workplaces 2022 list. This is the Hartford Courant’s 12th year highlighting the state’s leading companies. With the help of Energage, a survey company, the Courant distributes questionnaires to employees at companies throughout the Greater Hartford area. Questions range from company culture to management practices,… Continue reading →
Brenda Freije Appointed to Vice President of Business Analytics for Propark Mobility
September 9, 2022
Hartford, Conn. – Propark Mobility announced today that Brenda Freije has been promoted to Vice President of Business Analytics. “Brenda has been a remarkable team member and leader throughout her time at Propark,” said Stephen Duffy, Propark’s Chief Strategy Officer. “Her commitment to the success of our clients’ operations and her dedication to continuing Propark’s rapid growth make her the ideal person for this position. I look forward to seeing all that she accomplishes in this new role.” After joining… Continue reading →
Propark Named a Preferred Partner of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection
August 11, 2022
Bethesda, Maryland (August 3, 2022) – Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) today formally announced preferred partnerships with six parking vendors, including Propark Mobility. These new partnerships provide member hotels with exceptional valet and parking services and vehicle safety, delivering an excellent customer service experience. Encompassing valet parking service and technology, self-parking management and controls, intercom call support, bellman and doorman service, room service delivery support, house car, and shuttle service, and comprehensive mobility solutions for hotel properties, these parking… Continue reading →
John Schmid Of Propark Mobility On The Labor Shortage & The 5 Things We Must Do To Attract & Retain Great Talent
August 2, 2022
Originally published by Authority Magazine on 7/27/22 The pandemic has allowed people to reevaluate what they want from work. This “Great Reevaluation” has led to the “Great Resignation” which has left the US with a great big labor shortage and a supply chain crisis. What can we do to reverse this trend? What can be done to attract great talent to companies looking to hire? What must companies do to retain their great talent? If not just a paycheck, what… Continue reading →
The Resilience and Innovation of the Parking Industry
July 7, 2022
Originally published by Parking & Mobility on 7/6/2022 From the rise of mobility, to the ever-growing electric vehicle (EV) movement, the parking industry has welcomed change and continuously used creativity to fuel new ideas and provide better services for customers and clients. The industry’s collective sense of innovation was never more important than during the COVID-19 pandemic. Delivering challenges in rapid succession, 2020 ushered in a new era of technological enhancements and revamped parking solutions across the country. Though… Continue reading →
Navigating M&As Amid Murky Markets
July 7, 2022
Originally published by International Business Times on 6/22/22 Amid an apparent cat-and-mouse game between red-hot inflation and leaping interest rates, concerns about maintaining a healthy bottom line are on the minds of many business leaders. A consequence of facing uncertainty, some key corporate endeavors are sometimes shelved for less turbulent times. But if your business is on the verge of a significant acquisition or buyout that cannot or should not be delayed for circumstance, there are fundamental lessons to… Continue reading →
Joshua Crain Appointed as Vice President of Technology for Propark Mobility
June 24, 2022
Hartford, Connecticut – Propark Mobility announced today that Joshua Crain has been promoted to the company’s Vice President of Technology. “Josh Crain has been a key leader in transforming Propark Mobility from a national parking services leader to a leading mobility and technology company,” said David Schmid, Propark Mobility’s Chief Investment Officer. “From proprietary software development to our Cloudpark suite of technology services, Josh has been instrumental in each of our tech-centric processes as we continue to chart new pathways… Continue reading →