Roamy R. Valera of Reimagined Parking to Chair NPA Convention & Expo

The National Parking Association (NPA) announces Roamy R. Valera, president of Reimagined Parking, as the National Convention Chair for the 2026 NPA Convention & Expo in Las Vegas, September 14–17, 2026. Valera will lead the host committee at the annual event, which is expected to attract more than 1,500 parking industry professionals eager to explore the latest trends, innovations, and solutions in the parking sector.

The 2026 NPA Convention & Expo theme is Spotlight and will celebrate the association’s 75th anniversary, as well as the industry’s market expansion, investments, and efficiencies through digitization, mobility, and automation. This event is the industry’s largest gathering of parking asset owners, operators, and experts. It is a leading platform focused on mega trends, technology operations, best practices, and creating actionable growth initiatives to transform parking.

As president of Reimagined Parking, Valera leads a people-driven, tech-powered company delivering innovative parking and mobility solutions. The organization is an industry leader in parking management, valet services, shuttle operations, and advanced parking technology, serving a broad portfolio that spans commercial real estate, retail, hospitality, airports, events, healthcare, municipal, and educational properties.

Previously, Valera led Automotus, Inc., a curb-management and climate-tech firm, and served as global chief client officer and CEO of U.S. & Canada at PayByPhone, significantly expanding its global footprint. With over 35 years of experience, including 11 years in public administration, Valera has a proven track record in business growth, market development, and high-performing team leadership.

“Roamy’s commitment to reducing friction in the first and last mile of the traveler’s journey and delivering a tech-infused parking experience brings practical and insightful perspective to enhance NPA’s convention program,” said NPA President & CEO Christine Banning, IOM, CAE.

With a focus on next-level innovation and growth, the NPA Convention & Expo presents groundbreaking industry research, bold thinking, and key business intelligence to advance parking excellence.

About the National Parking Association

The National Parking Association (NPA) advocates for the owners, executives, and operational management of parking assets to aid parking and mobility success. Headquartered in Washington, DC, NPA leads policies and programs to advance and empower an industry. A non-partisan organization, NPA serves the $131 billion parking industry that is vital to transportation and commerce across North America. Founded in 1951, NPA represents 580,000 parking professionals as the voice of the industry, providing research, education, and certification to help parking professionals succeed as leaders and employers. To learn more, visit WeAreParking.org.

About Reimagined Parking

Reimagined Parking's portfolio includes nationally recognized operating companies including Impark, Lanier Parking, Republic Parking, AmeriPark, and Park One. With a workforce of more than 6,500 managing over 2,500 high-density parking facilities across more than 275 North American cities, the company generates 34 million digital transactions annually, serving high-profile commercial real estate, retail, hospitality, airport, event, healthcare, municipal, and education locations.