Parking Management Services of America (PMSA) is proud to announce that its CEO, Eric Vargas, has been selected by the National Parking Association (NPA) as part of the organization's inaugural 40 Under 40 class — a distinction recognizing the parking industry's most influential young professionals and up-and-coming leaders.
The full announcement was published as an official press release on July 30, 2015. You can read the original press release here: Parking Management Services of America CEO, Eric Vargas, Awarded NPA's Inaugural "40 Under 40".
About the NPA 40 Under 40 Award
The NPA 40 Under 40 program was created to recognize and celebrate young professionals who are driving innovation, leadership, and growth across all sectors of the parking industry. Inductees are selected from nominations submitted by peers and colleagues throughout the industry, and represent a cross-section of parking operations, technology, management, and consulting.
Eric Vargas and his fellow inductees were formally welcomed into the 40 Under 40 program at the NPA 2015 Convention & Exposition, held August 31 through September 3 at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.
Eric Vargas: Building a Reputable Parking Company in Los Angeles
Holding a Master's Degree in Business Management and a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Eric Vargas has led Parking Management Services of America from its founding in 2001 into one of Southern California's most respected parking management and valet parking companies.
Under his leadership, PMSA has grown to serve a diverse portfolio of clients across Los Angeles and Orange County — including hotels, restaurants, hospitals, residential communities, office buildings, and high-profile entertainment and corporate events.
"Our client portfolio includes professional and retail entities, as well as executives in the entertainment sector," said Eric Vargas. "As a CEO, I understand that our company's interactions with any client are a representation of the business that we are hired to serve. It is a very sensitive role that I have and I am happy to be in it."
What the NPA 40 Under 40 Means for PMSA
Membership in the NPA 40 Under 40 peer network gives inductees an exclusive platform to connect with fellow leaders, share best practices, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the parking industry. The network meets face-to-face at NPA conventions, holds quarterly calls, and maintains an active online forum at WeAreParking.org.
NPA President Christine Banning, MA, CAE, noted the significance of the program at its launch:
"NPA is extremely proud to recognize the impact of the parking industry's best and brightest young professionals, and to also foster leadership development that will continue the industry's innovation and growth. The parking industry is undergoing dramatic change, especially in the area of technology, and young professionals are the forefront of this revolution."
Eric Vargas echoed that sentiment:
"I am thankful to NPA for their dedication to the parking industry as a whole, and for recognizing and assisting my development as a present and future leader in parking. Not only does participation in the 40 Under 40 peer network help my personal and professional growth, but it strengthens Parking Management Services of America and the parking industry as a whole."
Connect with Eric Vargas
You can follow Eric Vargas and stay up to date with his work in the parking industry on LinkedIn. The original NPA 40 Under 40 announcement is also available on WeAreParking.org and via the official press release on PRLog.
About Parking Management Services of America
PMSA offers professional parking management services including parking attendants, valet parking services, traffic control, and parking consultation throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. As an active NPA member, PMSA holds itself to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and client service.
To learn more or to request a quote, at 1-800-552-PARK (7275).