2013 PPA Brochure 8.5x11.ai - Pennsylvania Parking Association

PENNSYLVANIA
PARKING
ASSOCIATION
Whether planning for the occasional Amish buggy or football game day overflow issues,
the parking experts in Pennsylvania are up to the task.
Streetscapes and
garages all across the state of Pennsylvania are
being designed to preserve historic character
while using green, safe, inviting, and profitable
features.
No longer does “state of the art” have to mean futuristic, but it does need
to meet current and future needs without compromising the rich heritage of
Pennsylvania’s cities and institutions. The Pennsylvania Parking Association is pleased to
participate in achieving this goal through our thriving membership base and ongoing
commitment to our state and residents.
MEMBER BENEFITS
NETWORKING
This is a great association for members to
get to know one another, and seek
information concerning their projects or
services. Many have developed long-term
personal and business relationships.
PARKING
INNOVATION
AWARDS
In keeping with our mission to learn
new innovative ways of enhancing the
parking industry, we recognize
outstanding parking-related projects.
All members are invited to submit.
Awardees are named in the following
categories:
- New Design
- Restoration
- Addition / Improvement
- Parking Technology / Equipment
- Parking Operations
OTHER
BENEFITS
- Educational Forums
- Establish Business Opportunities
- Vendor Exhibition During
- Annual Conference
- Relevant, Cutting-Edge Events
- State-wide Exposure and Connections
MEMBER EVENTS
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Every fall, about 120 members attend this three day conference. The
conference includes seminars, discussions, a golf outing, banquet dinner,
exhibition by vendors, and presentations of awards for the Parking Design and
Innovation competition. It’s a wonderful time to socialize, learn, and share.
SPRING TRAINING
The PPA hosts an annual Spring Training event in the central PA area. Attendees
network over breakfast and coffee and enjoy two educational sessions. The day
would not be complete without a little friendly competition on the golf course or
a tour of a unique facility!
GOLF OUTING
Since 1993, PPA members have been enjoying community and fellowship
through the annual golf outing. Traditionally, the outing takes place on the
same date as the Annual Conference begins.
MISSION
To create an environment for parking professionals to share knowledge,
enhance personal development, and network.
VISION
To positively impact the communities we serve.
PPA BACKGROUND
HISTORY
The PPA began with its first meeting on December 11, 1985. The first conference was held in 1989 in
Harrisburg. Since then, the conference has been held annually at cities across the state including
State College, Lancaster, Harrisburg, Scranton, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Today we have over 130 members. The Association is considered one of the strongest and most
active state associations, hosting an annual conference, golf outing, spring training session, a
meeting at each IPI conference, and annual Parking Innovation Awards.
PAST PRESIDENTS
1985 – 1986 — Marie Witmer, Harrisburg Parking Authority
1987
— Robin Kleckner, Allentown Parking Authority
1987 – 1988 — William A. Smith, Shadyside Hospital
1988 – 1993 —
, Allentown Parking Authority
1993 – 1995 — Seymor Bloom, Reading Parking Authority
1995 – 1996 — Richard Best, Richard N. Best Associates, Inc.
1996 – 2001 — Ronald A. Massott, Harrisburg Parking Authority
CONTACT:
2001 – 2004 — Doug Holmes, The Pennsylvania State University
Dawn Newman, Administrator
Erie Parking Authority
2004 – 2009 — John Collins, University of Pittsburgh
25 E. 10th Street, 2nd Floor
2009 – 2010 — Thomas Matthews, Lancaster Parking Authority
Erie, PA 16501
2010 – 2012 — Jamie Sweigart, High Concrete Group LLC
[email protected]
T. 240.893.6296
2012 – 2014 — Rachel Yoka, TimHaahs
2014 – Present — Doug Lape, Signature Control Systems, LLC
Pennsylvania Parking Association
FOLLOW US
Follow us on-line at: www.paparking.org.