EP 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, our host 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. 

Throughout the show, Joe Galeas shares how analytics and process optimization are driving S&B’s future. Hector, a parking veteran and S&B’s first U.S. employee, reflects on how the company has evolved from closed systems to an open, customer-first approach. 

They also discuss the biggest shifts in parking technology, the push for frictionless experiences, and the leadership principles that turn teams into powerhouses. 

Key Takeaways from this Episode: 

• Data-Driven Leadership: How numbers drive better business decisions. 
• The Evolution of Parking Technology: From closed to open systems. 
• Customer Expectations Are Changing: The rise of frictionless parking. 
• Culture & Longevity Matter: Why S&B thrives after 150 years. 
• The Future of Parking: AI, automation, and smarter integrations. 

Episode Highlights: 

[00:00:00] Introduction to Joe & Hector.
[00:02:22] Joe’s journey from telecom to parking.
[00:06:52] Hector’s 30-year career at S&B.
[00:10:56] S&B’s growth and company culture.
[00:15:26] Data-driven leadership and decision-making.
[00:20:06] Mentorship, collaboration, and company success.
[00:26:28] Digital transformation and customer expectations.
[00:31:38] Open systems and industry partnerships.
[00:37:02] The future of parking technology.
[00:42:10] Lightning round: leadership, hobbies, and home renovations. 

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