International Parking Institute Names Watts Vice President, Sales & Marketing

She will focus on growing IPIs products and services and creating additional value to our membership. Ms. Watts brings with her twenty years of association experience, having held the Director of Sales & Marketing position since 1999. Watts has been instrumental in positioning the International Parking Conference & Expo as the premier parking event in the industry, advancing IPIs online services and introducing new programs and initiatives targeted at supplier members.


Bonnie has demonstrated a true customer service focus since her career began at IPI. There are many opportunities ahead for the association to provide meaningful services to our membership and she will be instrumental in helping raise our members' awareness of these important initiatives, says Shawn Conrad, CAE, Executive Director. She brings an exceptional level of dedication and institutional knowledge that is key to her taking on this new role.


"I have been involved on many levels during my tenure at IPI, and by far the most rewarding aspect has been building long term relationships with our members, Watts shares. I'm excited about the many new outreach programs and the overall direction of IPI. Even with the current economic challenges, I believe the association and parking industry are about to face the most significant transformation weve had for some time.


Ms. Watts recently achieved her Certified Exhibition Management (CEM) designation reserved for top ranking meeting & event planners, through the International Association for Events & Exhibitions (IAEE). The CEM Program is a cutting-edge curriculum emphasizing direct application to daily challenges in the exhibition and events industry and recognizes a career-long commitment to education and uncompromising quality.