Rafael Abanilla

Rafael Abanilla joined Parking Concepts Inc. as a Director in December of 2020. Having started in the industry in 2001, Rafael spent nineteen years working with two of the largest national parking firms. Prior to joining PCI, he served as Director of a Municipal Division with over a hundred accounts across North America. Rafael also served as the Regional Manager of Operations in several California markets and managed nearly every facet of parking operations. With PCI, Rafael has received multiple promotions. In 2021, he was promoted to AVP of Technology & Innovation. Rafael lead the firm’s technological enhancements and initiatives, quality control standards, and special projects. Rafael was promoted to Vice President of Operations in early 2022. He will provide operational strategy and leadership to field operations while continuing PCI’s innovation efforts.

Rafael is a Certified Parking Professional (National Parking Association) and a Certified Administrator of Public Parking (International Parking & Mobility Institute). He was named one of the “40 under 40 – Class of 2020” by the National Parking Association. Rafael is also a member of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) and volunteers with The SurfRider Foundation.