Chad Stout Joins Universal Parking as General Manager at New Houston Office
Stout began his career in the parking industry working as a valet in college before moving on to Brookfield Properties in Charlotte, N.C., where he managed more than 20 parking locations. He also previously held positions at Central Parking and Metropolis Parking in Houston.
'I am honored to take on this new role for Universal Parking,' said Stout. 'Houston has been great to my family and me, and I look forward to growing the market here.'
Houston is an area with great growth potential for Universal Parking, as the parking landscape is more expansive than most cities. Parking facilities are centralized around the downtown area, with additional market opportunities around key locations such as the Galleria, Medical Center and Galveston. With the addition of special event parking, like the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there is no shortage of potential for expansion.
Delivering innovative, full-service solutions, Universal Parking is revolutionizing the parking experience through best-in-industry customer service and technology-enabled services. It supports parking facility management, including operations, facility maintenance, equipment installation and support, customized accounting, auditing, and reporting. In addition, Universal Parking provides professional recruiting, staffing, and training for parking attendants, as well as design and functional review services, ensuring every aspect of a parking facility is optimized for performance and efficiency.
'Houston is an exciting new market for Universal Parking,' said Tim Walsh, President and CEO at Universal Parking. 'Chad knows the complexities of the Houston market, and he is the right person to lead our expansion.'
To learn more about Universal Parking and the projects it supports, visit universalparking.com.
Universal Parking provides tailored parking management services on behalf of property owners and asset managers. With a leadership team boasting over 175 years of combined experience, Universal Parking specializes in operating complex and diverse parking facilities while leveraging technology and customer-focused strategies to enhance the parking experience.
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