Gordon Craig appointed Chief Operating Officer of Impark

VANCOUVER, Feb. 14, 2012 /CNW/ - Imperial Parking Corporation (IMPARK) announced today the appointment of Gordon Craig as Impark's Chief Operating Officer, responsible for all Impark's operations in Canada and the United States. Since joining Impark in 1998, Mr. Craig has held various management positions, most recently as Senior Vice President, overseeing Impark's Eastern Canada, Central Canada and Central U.S. operating regions.

The reestablishment of the Chief Operating Officer position will allow Impark to maintain is commitment to quality operations to existing clients, as well as ensure seamless integration of new facilities added to the portfolio through acquisitions and organic business development activity. In addition to field operations and business development, Impark's Shared Services Centre will also report to the C.O.O.

"Gordon is an extremely knowledgeable parking professional who has proven himself capable of managing and growing our business." commented Allan Copping, Impark's CEO, "I am confident his leadership of our operations teams during the exciting years ahead will have a tangible impact on Impark's service delivery to both clients and parking customers, and add long term value to the organization".

"The parking industry is changing rapidly" says Craig "Impark has a sound strategy, and I am pleased to accept the challenge of working with the experienced and creative operations group at Impark to ensure the Company maintains its leadership position through this time of great opportunity."

Imperial Parking Corporation, headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, is one of the largest parking management companies in North America with more than 2,000 locations and 3,700 employees. 

JULIAN JONES

Senior Vice President

Imperial Parking Corporation

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