Insider Perspectives on Parking: Two Todds Talk Tech and Grit

In the parking industry, how can young professionals stand out and grow?

This episode features a special guest host, Todd Tucker, joining John Conway to interview Todd Rosen, Senior Vice President at LAZ Parking. They delve into Rosen's 20-year career in the parking industry, his journey from a valet to a senior leader, and the people-first culture at LAZ Parking. The conversation also explores the evolving landscape of parking technology, the debates surrounding frictionless parking, and the importance of professional development in the industry.

In this episode, John and the two Todds get into:

8:28 Todd Rosen's Parking Journey

* Rosen’s story of "stumbling" into the parking industry after being fired from his father's business.

* Rosen’s career progression through Standard Parking (now SP Plus) and his pivotal move to LAZ Parking.

24:40 LAZ Parking’s Culture

* LAZ Parking’s "People First" approach and servant leadership mindset.

40:58 The Future of Parking and Technology

* The ongoing debate between gated and frictionless parking systems.

* Partnerships with municipalities to enable frictionless parking without significant revenue loss.

* EV charging in garages.