DIAMOND Dialog G r o w i n g To g e t h e r.
WINTER 2018
From Corporate to Coconuts Diamond Parking has announced that Myron Spiegel, Director of Parking Operations, is retiring. Myron began his career in the parking industry 14 years ago joining Diamond as Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Operations. Looking back, Myron says he did not expect that his role with Diamond would continue to evolve. “I owe a lot to the Diamonds. They gave me a tremendous opportunity to learn and grow.” Over time, Myron was promoted to Director of Parking Operations. “Everyday I came to the office, I thrived on meeting new challenges and finding solutions.
Myron Spiegel, Director of Parking Operations I was never bored.” Myron also became intricately involved in all aspects of Human Resources. “We wanted to outsource our Human Resource Management to a 3rd
party to maximize efficiencies. I became the internal liaison providing expertise in recruitment, organizational development, employee relations, employee engagement, and employee development.” Company-wide, it’s very easy to find people who speak highly of Myron. “What I will miss most,” says Dave Watson, Senior Vice President of Operations, “is his dependability and his honest feedback. I will also miss our daily interactions. He is a true friend.” In San Diego, City Manager, Alex Isvanca, says he will never forget Myron’s support in a personal crisis. “Last year, my dad passed away. Continued on inside
Diamond’s Public/Private Partnership Continues to Grow “New parking locations are being added to the park-n-ride pool in King County to offset traditional park-n-ride lots that are overflowing,” states Diamond Parking’s Regional Manager South Sound, Sheila Irish. “We continue to identify and recruit property owners of businesses, apartments, and retailers that can offer unused parking spaces for lease near popular transit lines,” notes Sheila. The public/private partnership with
King County Metro was launched in June, 2017. The Transit www.parkbytransit.com Agency provides services to 137 park-nride lots throughout King County, however, many are overcrowded. Sheila says that Diamond Parking was selected based on the company’s expertise in managing Continued on inside
We hope you enjoy reading our latest newsletter INSIDE THIS ISSUE - From Corporate to Coconuts - Diamond’s Public/Private Partnership - Going the Extra Mile - Ahead of the Curve - Diamond’s Annual Seminar