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Minuteman parking management
Christopher Fox
Founder & President
Minuteman Parking was founded in 1995 in Marina Del Rey, CA. A native Bostonian, Chris moved to Southern California in 1991 and immediately became immersed in valet parking services, starting as a valet for a small parking provider in Orange County. Chris has done it all, from cashier, to driveway leader, eventually overseeing operations for several properties.
Four years later an opportunity arose for Chris to start his own company, and put his own stamp on the highly competitive valet parking market in Southern California. From his original property, The Marriott at Marina Beach, Chris has grown MPC into a national parking company with over 30 locations and 600 associates.
MPC's success in the parking industry starts with its' team, Chris's policies of promoting from within have made MPC into an innovative industry leader where ideas for providing the very best service possible are shared freely. Chris and his team have also created a 10 point code of conduct, their Commitments to Excellence, which every MPC employee, from Management to Staff must know and adhere to. These service principles were created by Chris through workshops and seminars with his MPC family, empowering his staff to provide superior service by making each employee responsible and accountable for his or her actions.
Chris lives in the South Bay area of Los Angeles with his wife and three children.
Craig Owens
Vice President, Operations
Craig has over 20 years of management experience in the service industry focused on customer service, training and development, and safety. After graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in Management and Human Resources, Craig moved home to Orange County and began his career in valet parking. A colleague of Mr. Fox's, together they oversaw day-to-day operations for an OC parking provider. Eventually leaving the parking world, Craig worked in the restaurant industry, becoming an awarding winning chef along the way.
As MPC grew, Chris realized that his former associate would be an enormous asset in providing the quality service MPC strove for and their collaboration was renewed. Craig personally oversees the openings of each new property serviced by MPC in addition to the day-to-day operations for locations management.
The implementation of MPC's Commitments to Excellence has become Craig's daily mission, routinely quizzing Associates and Management alike.
Wilson Tang
VP of Finance
Wilson joined Minuteman Parking as Controller in the summer of 2006. He is responsible for all accounting, payroll and timekeeping, and claims administration functions. His focus is to drive best practices and streamline reporting within those areas. Wilson has over 20 years of experience in the finance and accounting field and graduated with a degree in Business Administration with an Accounting option from California State University, Los Angeles.
Dan Curtin
Director of Human Resources
Dan has accumulated over 30 years of Human Resources management and holds a BA in Sociology from Quincy University, an MBA from Lewis University and a second Masters degree in Organizational Management, completed at the University of Phoenix. He has also completed a special executive program at Cornell University in Strategic Leadership Studies. The Human Resources Accreditation Institute in Washington D.C certified him as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
In 2009 Dan started consulting for Minuteman at Chris Fox’s invitation on Human Resources issues and strategies, and in 2010 he became Minuteman’s Director of Human Resources. Dan and his wife, Joan live in Mid City-West Los Angeles. They have two children and two grandchildren
Gary Barnett
Regional Manager
Beginning in 1996 as a valet supervisor, Gary's duties increased with the growth of MPC. After several years as an account manager, Gary was promoted to Regional Manager for MPC's Southern California properties. Gary's first-hand experience and knowledge have allowed his responsibilities to branch out into Quality Assurance and in-house service standards training, as well as new account coordination and private party/special event planning.
Gary lives in Palm Desert, CA with his wife and daughter.
The Minuteman Difference
We Will Drive Greater Profits
We understand the need to keep your parking costs both transparent and predictable. Our onsite management, internal cost controls and daily audits help us offer you greater profits.
We Deliver Unparalleled Guest Relations
Our strict standards of recruitment, training and management guarantee we provide our customers and their guests with unparalleled levels of customer service.
We Will Improve Traffic Flow
We provide detailed reviews of your current traffic flows and layout, and will work with you to improve the ability of your guests to access your facility.
We Focus on Safety
Guest and property safety is paramount to our quality service. Our low risk, fully insured services complemented by rigorously trained and supervised staff of skilled drivers consistently earn accolades from our customers.
