Vision

To transform the way people park by bringing hospitality to the customer parking experience; delivering the promise of technology; building trust, responsiveness, and transparency in our client relationships; and attracting, developing, and retaining the best talent.

Mission

To provide our customers with great service and convenience; our clients with professionals skilled in planning, controlling, and operating parking facilities and maximizing their value; our employees with a fair and enjoyable place to learn and work; our community with an invested partner; and our shareholders with a motivated steward of their assets.

History

In 1953, Tad Lindner and Serge Gambal, having attended The George Washington University together, founded Colonial Parking©. The two envisioned the Washington Metropolitan Area as a world-class real estate market and recognized the parking opportunities before them – vacant buildings and raw land, which could be transformed into income-producing assets for their owners. Tad and Serge gradually grew their one-lot company into an industry leader and the largest parking operator in the Washington Metropolitan Area, all while developing revolutionary parking products and services.

Community Involvement

Colonial Parking prides itself on being a family-owned and locally-based company.  Our relationships are marked by integrity and accountability. Our Founders set the direction of the company, including contributing back to the communities from which we draw. We understand the

Parking understands the importance in serving the communities in which we operate. We do so through outreach and charitable contributions, which fall into four categories:

• Education and Professional Development
• Health and Wellness
• Diversity
• Public Service

Today

Today, Rusty Lindner serves as Colonial Parking’s Executive Chair. As a recognized leader in the commercial real estate and parking management industries throughout DC, Rusty drives the Company’s corporate strategy and community stewardship through the leadership of his executive team. Collectively, the Colonial Parking team’s singular mission is to provide an unparalleled parking and mobility experience for our clients and customers at each of our 300 locations. Colonial is headquartered in Georgetown, with our Facility Care team located in Capitol Hill.