Thomas Merli, PMP, CPP

Thomas Merli, PMP, CPP has a strong background in business development, parking and transportation management, and customer service. Thomas currently holds the position of Business Development Manager at DESIGNA, a role they have held since April 2023. Prior to that, they were the Director of Parking & Transportation at UBS Arena from January 2022 to May 2023. From August 2020 to January 2022, they served as Director at American Dream, after working as the Parking Manager at the same company from April 2019 to August 2020. Thomas also brings experience as the General Manager at ABM Parking Services from October 2018 to March 2019. Early in their career, Merli worked at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, where they held various roles including Assistant Manager, Landside Operations and Customer Service from June 2015 to June 2018, Aviation Landside Operations from March 2008 to June 2015, and Purchasing Agent from January 2006 to March 2008. Prior to that, they were the Business Owner of Premium Car Care Products from January 2000 to December 2005. Overall, Merli has a broad range of experience in management and operations within the parking and transportation industry.

Thomas Merli, PMP, CPP has a background in business administration and management. Thomas attended SUNY Empire State College, where they studied Business Administration and Management, General. Additionally, they obtained an Airport Operations Management Certificate from Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology.

In terms of certifications, Thomas Merli has achieved the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in January 2018. Thomas also holds the Certified Parking Professional (CPP) designation from the National Parking Association, earned in April 2018.

Furthermore, it is known that Thomas Merli has an ACE Security certification from AAAE, but details regarding the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are unavailable.