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“Harder Than It Looks: Parking Uncovered” is our podcast that we use to facilitate connections and illuminate solutions to common problems within the parking and mobility industry.
We aim to do so by highlighting the voices of experts in the space, discussing trends and forward-looking technological innovations, and providing professional food for thought. All in an effort to help one another get better at what we know is harder than it looks…parking a car.
Today, we’re rewinding and recapping Episode 31: Secrets of a 150-Year Parking Powerhouse – How Joe Galeas & Hector Miranda Are Shaking Up the Industry.
In this episode of Harder Than It Looks: Parking Uncovered, Brian Wolff sits down with Joe Galeas, CEO of the Parking Solutions Division of Scheidt & Bachmann (S&B), and Hector Miranda, VP of Product and Marketing at S&B.
With a combined 40+ years in the parking industry, Joe and Hector break down how Scheidt and Bachmann, a 150-year-old global leader, is shaking up parking with data-driven leadership, digital transformation, and open-system integrations.
Meet Our Guests:
Joe Galeas
CEO of the Parking Solutions Division of Scheidt & Bachmann
Joe Galeas is the CEO of the Parking Solutions Division of S&B, as well as a proud data maniac, often called “The Numbers Guy” because he uses analytics to power smart business decisions. Joe takes a hands-on approach to gathering, cleaning, analyzing and modeling data across key operations to uncover trends, mitigate risks and seize new opportunities.
With experience spanning from the frontline to the boardroom, Joe has repeatedly built high-performing teams from the ground up and transformed struggling teams into success stories by leveraging historical data to spot patterns and drive strategy.
Hector Miranda
VP of Product and Marketing at Scheidt & Bachmann
Hector Miranda is the VP of Product & Marketing at S&B. As the first U.S. employee of S&B USA, Hector has been key in shaping the company’s product and software evolution. From launch to growth, he has refined product capabilities, optimized software and ensured alignment with customer needs. With deep knowledge of S&B’s evolution, he continues to drive innovation and customer-focused improvements, keeping the company at the forefront of the industry.
You Won’t Want to Miss These Clips:
Episode Highlights:
- Introduction to Joe & Hector (00:00)
- Joe’s journey from telecom to parking (02:22)
- Hector’s 30-year career at S&B (06:52)
- S&B’s growth and company culture (10:56)
- Data-driven leadership and decision-making (15:26)
- Mentorship, collaboration, and company success (20:06)
- Digital transformation and customer expectations (26:28)
- Open systems and industry partnerships (31:38)
- The future of parking technology (37:02)
- Lightning round: leadership, hobbies, and home renovations (42:10)
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