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Stacking Successes
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By David Onorato, CAPP
T WAS MY PLEASURE TO HOST my first official IPMI event, the
Leadership Summit, in my hometown of Pittsburgh, Pa., last October. The event was a huge success from beginning to end. Major General Pete Talleri, USMC, spoke on his unique perspective of leadership through the prism of his time in the Marines.
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The variety of education sessions took us on a deep dive into industry specific topics, engaging members to share knowledge with their peers. The summit closed out on an enjoyable note with a wonderful social event where attendees had the opportunity to step away and enjoy each other’s company. The events at the Leadership Summit built upon the foundations of activities and networking opportunities offered at this year’s annual IPMI Conference & Expo. By “stacking successes,” IPMI set an example for long-term success that’s applicable to both our personal and professional lives. At the Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh (PPAP) we established our foundation through the use of technology in our meter operations. PPAP was the first U.S. city to fully install pay-by-plate technology more than eight years ago in 2012. The original install was to replace our antiquated single-space meters and enhance the end user’s experience. The leap into technology was a resounding success! PPAP used this as a catalyst, add-
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ing license-plate recognition readers to enhance enforcement and a phone app to provide mobile payment convenience. PPAP continues to look forward. Currently, our vision is for a significant upgrade to our multi-space meters to color touchscreens to improve user friendliness at the meter. Stacking successes is the goal we should strive for in our personal and professional lives. A strong foundation will enable you to reach your established milestones and goals. I will leave you with one last thought that was driven home to me from a respected basketball coach. He would say, “During the off-season you can improve upon your skills or sit idle and regress.” In other words, success is one achievement, but excellence is a habit. ◆ DAVID ONORATO, CAPP, is executive director of the Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh and chair of IPMI’s Board of Directors. He can be reached at donorato@pittsburghparking. com.
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