TPN - The Parking Network, Inc.

TPN - The Parking Network, Inc. TPN provides financial & operations solutions for all your parking needs! The Parking Network, Inc.

is dedicated to providing parking revenue protection and revenue improvement services nationwide. We provide our clients with an in-depth analysis of their parking operations while also educating them on the parking industry.

We're Hiring: Entry-Level Data SpecialistTPN Consulting is growing, and we're looking for an entry-level Data Specialist...
08/27/2026

We're Hiring: Entry-Level Data Specialist

TPN Consulting is growing, and we're looking for an entry-level Data Specialist to join our team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys analyzing data, solving problems, and continuously learning. While a significant portion of the position involves working with Excel and analyzing parking operations, the opportunity extends well beyond monthly reporting.

As a member of our team, you'll help analyze operational and financial performance, identify trends and opportunities, contribute to consulting projects, support industry research, assist with podcast production, and help create educational content for the parking industry.

What makes this opportunity unique is that parking experience isn't required. We can teach the industry, our processes, and our analytical approach. What we're looking for is curiosity, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and someone who enjoys asking questions when something doesn't make sense.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build a career at the intersection of data, technology, consulting, and industry engagement.

What we're looking for:
- Comfortable working in Excel
- Analytical and curious
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Self-motivated and dependable
- Strong communicator
- Interested in technology and continuous learning
- Able to balance analytical thinking with creativity

What you'll gain:
- 100% remote work
- Exposure to consulting, research, technology, and industry innovation
- Opportunities to contribute to articles, podcast production, and special projects
- A collaborative team committed to improving the parking industry

At TPN Consulting, we believe the best analysts don't just report numbers. They ask better questions, uncover meaningful insights, and help clients make better decisions.

If that sounds like the type of work you'd enjoy, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today: www.tpnconsulting.com/careers

08/27/2026

Who should own the EV charging experience?

In this clip from Inside The Lane featuring Zevtron, Bob Andrews shares why he believes the answer is clear: the parking operator.

Too often, when an EV charger experiences an issue, the response involves multiple parties. A customer contacts the property manager, who reaches out to the charging provider, who then dispatches a contractor. What should be a simple service request can quickly become a lengthy process.

Bob explains why integrating EV charging into the parking operation creates a better experience for everyone involved.

Parking operators already have on-site teams, established customer service processes, and a deep understanding of the facility. By making EV charging part of the overall parking operation rather than treating it as a separate service, facilities can respond faster, reduce downtime, and provide a more seamless experience for drivers.

As EV adoption continues to grow, success won't depend solely on installing chargers. It will depend on how well those chargers are supported, maintained, and integrated into the customer journey.

Watch the clip below, then listen to the full episode with Bob Andrews, CEO of Zevtron, to hear more about how a parking-first approach is shaping the future of EV charging.

Listen Here!
Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gjbgYTtD
Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gzs4qmFz
YouTube:https://lnkd.in/gUQG5qTB

Do you believe EV charging should be managed by parking operators, charging providers, or through a partnership between the two?

What if EV charging wasn't a separate technology, but simply part of the parking experience?That's the focus of the newe...
08/27/2026

What if EV charging wasn't a separate technology, but simply part of the parking experience?

That's the focus of the newest Inside The Lane episode of Our Parking Industry Podcast.

Krista Olien sits down with Bob Andrews, CEO of Zevtron, to discuss how EV charging can be integrated into parking operations instead of creating another disconnected system for operators and customers to manage.

As electric vehicle adoption continues to accelerate, parking owners and operators are facing important decisions about infrastructure, customer experience, and long-term asset strategy. Bob shares why a parking-first approach can simplify operations while creating a better experience for everyone using the facility.

In this episode, you'll learn about:
• Why EV charging should integrate with existing parking operations
• How unified payment and system integration improve the customer experience
• The role of dynamic energy management in airports, campuses, and commercial facilities
• Why parking operators are essential partners in successful EV deployments
• How flexible technology can help facilities prepare for future demand

Whether you're planning your first EV charging installation or expanding an existing program, this conversation offers valuable insights into creating solutions that work for both operators and customers.

🎙️ Episode 21 is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gjbgYTtD
Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gzs4qmFz
YouTube:https://lnkd.in/gUQG5qTB

How is your organization approaching EV charging? Is integration with your parking operation a priority, or are you still evaluating the best path forward?

The parking industry looked very different in 2015. Uber was still a question mark. EMV was just arriving. Mobile paymen...
08/26/2026

The parking industry looked very different in 2015. Uber was still a question mark. EMV was just arriving. Mobile payments were new. AI and predictive analytics were barely part of the conversation.

And yet, much of what Clyde Wilson wrote about the future of parking still rings true today.

As we prepare to celebrate a new generation of industry leaders at the 40 Under 40 awards, we’re looking back at Clyde’s 2015 article, “Industry in Transition.”

His message? Technology may change the tools, but leadership determines where we go.

The purchasing decisions parking managers make today shape the solutions vendors build tomorrow. New technology changes staffing, customer service, operations, data, payments, and ultimately the skills our industry needs.

More than a decade later, it’s fascinating to see what Clyde got right and how many of these lessons still apply.

Sometimes looking forward starts with listening to those who have already walked the road.

🔗 Read “Technology Changes. Leadership Endures.” at the link in bio.

08/25/2026

🎟️ Are you going to a parking conference with a plan... or just collecting brochures?

In this clip from Episode 20 of Our Parking Industry Podcast, Leigh Thomas shares a simple idea that could completely change the value you get from industry events.

Instead of looking at every new product on the show floor, start by asking:

What challenge am I trying to solve?

When you understand your operation, know your pain points, and can clearly explain them, conversations with vendors become more productive, and you're far more likely to find solutions that actually fit your facility.

🎙️ Watch the clip below, then listen to the full episode of Our Parking Industry Podcast, now streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Link in bio!

💬 What's the biggest operational challenge you'd bring to a parking convention?

📊 Your parking operation is talking.The question is... are you hearing what it's saying?Revenue reports, occupancy trend...
08/24/2026

📊 Your parking operation is talking.

The question is... are you hearing what it's saying?

Revenue reports, occupancy trends, utilization, customer behavior, and transaction data all tell a story. But numbers alone don't improve performance. Understanding what those numbers mean is what drives better decisions.

At TPN Consulting, we help owners and operators move beyond spreadsheets and dashboards to uncover actionable insights that improve operations, optimize revenue, and create better parking experiences.

Because knowing your numbers is only the beginning. Knowing what they mean is where the real value begins.

📩 Ready to better understand your parking operation? Let's connect.

Autonomous vehicles are no longer just a technology story. They are becoming a human story. 🚗🤖Recent headlines show just...
08/21/2026

Autonomous vehicles are no longer just a technology story. They are becoming a human story. 🚗🤖

Recent headlines show just how quickly autonomy is moving into everyday life. From an autonomous vessel assisting in a life-saving rescue to robotaxis navigating unexpected real-world challenges, the technology continues to demonstrate both its incredible potential and its limitations.

At the same time, autonomy is raising bigger questions.

What happens to professions built on decades of human knowledge and experience? How much does public trust matter when something goes wrong? And as companies introduce memberships and loyalty programs, are autonomous vehicles shifting from an emerging technology into an everyday consumer service?

These five stories offer a fascinating glimpse into where autonomy may be headed and how it could reshape the way we travel, work, build trust, and interact with the world around us.

The technology is advancing quickly. The human impact may be even bigger.

Parking has no shortage of data. The real question is: What do we do with it?Episode 20 of Our Parking Industry Podcast ...
08/20/2026

Parking has no shortage of data. The real question is: What do we do with it?

Episode 20 of Our Parking Industry Podcast explores one of the biggest challenges facing the parking industry today.

Technology has made it easier than ever to collect information. Dashboards, AI, reporting platforms, occupancy data, transaction records, and integrations are becoming standard across the industry. Yet many organizations still struggle to turn that information into meaningful operational improvements.

In this roundtable discussion, Krista Olien, Leigh Thomas, and Clyde Wilson reflect on their conversation with Graham Haldeman and examine why successful parking operations require more than technology alone.

The conversation covers:�
• Why AI should enhance operational judgment, not replace it�
• The difference between collecting data and understanding it�
• Why facility-level insights matter more than high-level reports�
• How to approach vendors and technology with clearly defined operational goals�
• Why simplicity and customer experience should remain at the center of every parking solution

The parking industry doesn't need more information for the sake of having more information. It needs better questions, better interpretation, and better decisions.

If you're responsible for parking operations, technology, asset management, or customer experience, this episode offers practical insights into making data work for your operation instead of adding unnecessary complexity.

🎙️ Episode 20 is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parking-has-plenty-of-data-now-what/id1728909373?i=1000784607043
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5e1SCthGfBvOMtRtgrOCQD?si=216c936eedd0414e
YouTube: https://youtu.be/dSBczu5jVxk

What piece of parking data has been the most valuable in helping your organization make better operational decisions?

08/20/2026

Parking isn't suffering from a lack of data. It's suffering from a lack of interpretation.

Every day, parking operations generate thousands of transactions, occupancy reports, financial dashboards, and performance metrics. AI can organize that information faster than ever before.

But here's the question Krista Olien raises in this clip from Episode 20 of Our Parking Industry Podcast:

Who's interpreting the information?

Every parking operation is different. A mixed-use development, airport, university, hospital, or downtown garage each has unique customer behavior, operational challenges, and business objectives. Those differences matter, and they can't always be captured by algorithms alone.

AI is a powerful tool for identifying patterns and supporting analysis, but experience, operational context, and human judgment remain essential for turning data into better decisions.
Watch the clip below to hear why understanding the story behind the numbers is just as important as collecting the numbers themselves.

Then listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube as Krista Olien, Leigh Thomas, and Clyde Wilson discuss why better parking decisions begin with better interpretation, not just better technology.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parking-has-plenty-of-data-now-what/id1728909373?i=1000784607043
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5e1SCthGfBvOMtRtgrOCQD?si=216c936eedd0414e
YouTube: https://youtu.be/dSBczu5jVxk

How does your organization turn raw parking data into actionable operational decisions?

Strength isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it looks like showing up, adapting, trusting your gut, and finding your voice.In ...
08/19/2026

Strength isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it looks like showing up, adapting, trusting your gut, and finding your voice.

In our latest blog, we sit down with Kacey Siskind, Senior Vice President of Account Management and a founding member of HONK, to talk about the unexpected path that brought her into parking and the strength that has helped her build a 13-year career in the industry.

From launching HONK and hearing plenty of “no’s” along the way to navigating a male-dominated industry, building a strong support network, and learning to trust her own voice, Kacey’s story is one of grit, resilience, and growth.

Her advice?

💡 Trust your gut.
🗣️ Speak your truth.
💪 Work hard and keep showing up.
🤝 Build a strong network.
✨ Find what you love to do and bring your personality with you.

Read our newest blog to learn more about Kacey’s journey, the people who helped shape it, and what she adds to our growing Leadership 101 list.

🔗 Read the full story at the link in our bio.

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