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Kent, Ethan & JG

Don’t Get Left Behind: Using Technology to Enhance Your Operations

Technology is everywhere in parking. But with new platforms, tools and integrations emerging at a rapid pace, the big question for operators is, “How do you know what’s worth adopting and what’s just another shiny object?”

That was the focus of the FUSION25 session Don’t Get Left Behind: Using Technology to Enhance Your Operations, featuring Kent King (VP of Sales, Parker Technology), Ethan Glass (CEO & Co-Founder, Ocra) and JG Biebighauser (CRO, TEZ Technology).

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Adam Jones & Brian Wolff

Breaking the Barrier: Lessons in Gateless Parking

When it comes to parking, the endgame is simple: get people in quickly, get them out quickly and make sure they know they still need to pay for the privilege. 

But when you remove the gates, literally, the playbook changes. 

In our recent IPMI session, Adam Jones and Brian Wolff shared insights from managing gateless parking in two very different cities: Tempe, Arizona and Detroit, Michigan. The journey has been anything but “set it and forget it,” and the lessons learned along the way are shaping the future of gateless technology in real-world operations.

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From Entry to Exit: Why Customer Journey Mapping Matters

Customer experience doesn’t just happen. It’s designed – intentionally or not.

That’s why Sarah Becherer (VP of Marketing at Ocra) and Heidi Barber (VP of Marketing at Parker Technology) presented at FUSION25 on one of the most powerful (and underutilized) tools for improving customer experience: Customer Journey Mapping.

In their session, From Entry to Exit: Customer Journey Mapping, they showed how mapping customer interactions with your brand can reveal friction points, fix internal misalignments, and even boost ROI.

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ROI Playbook – Turning Insights Into Value

If you’ve ever had to convince a facility owner/operator (or your own team) that your idea is worth the money, time and headspace – then this FUSION25 session recap is for you.

In this session, Parker Technology’s CFO, Brian “Mo” Modiano and Tim Maginn, Principal of Certitude, LLC, joined forces to walk us through their tried-and-true “ROI Playbook.”

The main takeaway: ROI is not just about the math. It’s about alignment, clarity and creating a culture that thinks about value.

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FUSION25: Emma + Ryan

Building a Culture of Excellence: Leadership Strategies That Actually Work

Let’s be honest, building a high-performing culture isn’t about office perks or branded coffee mugs. It’s about leading with intention, showing up for your people and asking your team, “What can I be doing better to support you?” 

During our FUSION25 session “Building a Culture of Excellence: Leadership Strategies for Success,” Ryan Givens, PTMP and Emma Ulmer tackled the topic of culture head-on. And if you think culture is just a buzzword, we kindly suggest you read on.

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IPMI Happy Hour 2024

Why Real, Human Interaction Still Wins in Business

In a world buzzing with digital notifications and constant online noise, there’s something deeply powerful about shaking someone’s hand. 

The moment you find something in common over coffee, share a laugh at happy hour or make eye contact across the expo hall – that’s not just a connection. That’s a conversion (or retention) in motion.

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9 Leadership Lessons from the Women at Parker Technology

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions, expertise and leadership of the women who shape Parker Technology. 

From driving innovation and customer experience to leading operations, marketing, client success, quality assurance and technical services, women play a vital role in our growth, culture and success. 

To recognize them and all the work they do, we’re highlighting the lessons they’ve learned throughout their careers.

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How Our Team Brings Our Mission to Life

As we move through another year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the mission that drives us every day:

“To optimize customer experience and revenue for our clients, and their customers, by providing a workflow platform and outsourced exception handling to manage operations more efficiently.”

This commitment is woven into everything we do, and each department within our organization plays a vital role in making it happen.

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Rick Serra & Brian

Podcast EP 27 Rewind: 50 Years of Parking Wisdom

In this episode, Brian Wolff interviews Rick Serra, Vice President at Premium Parking and co-founder of Allpro Parking. With over 50 years of experience in parking, Rick shares invaluable insights, anecdotes, and his journey from radio broadcasting to becoming a parking industry leader. 

From his early days as a parking attendant in Boston to building Allpro Parking into a trusted brand, Rick’s career exemplifies how hard work, strong relationships, and a focus on quality can create a lasting legacy.

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