California Parking
Meet the
Team
Our Team of Professionals
Our team is our most valuable asset here at California Parking.
Get to know our leadership and what amazing things they each bring to the table.
Dante Puccinelli
Chairman & CEO
As the son of the Company’s founder, Dante and his siblings were raised in the parking business. Dante worked in the parking business on weekends, holidays, and summers, parking cars at various locations throughout the city.
It was from his time in the parking business that Dante developed his interest and acumen in accounting, which inspired him to pursue his Bachelor of Science – Accounting Degree at Loyola Marymount University (LMU). Upon graduation from LMU, Dante settled in Southern California to begin his career in public accounting, completing his examinations and experience requirements to earn the qualification of Certified Public Accountant.
With his accounting experience and years in the family parking business, Dante established his career in the financial services sector focused mostly on family business management, investment management, and since 2011, running a family office as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer for a Los Angeles family and their businesses. Additionally, Dante is an accomplished expert witness having testified in both State and Federal courts.
Shortly after the passing of his father in 2014, Dante expanded the depth and breadth of his involvement at California Parking Company assuming the role of Chief Financial Officer. In 2017, Dante was appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Dante is currently actively running the business, along with the Company’s management team.
Dante lives in Southern California with his wife of 25 years, and their four children.
Anthony Valter, CPP
General Manager
Anthony has spent the entirety of his 20-plus years in the parking industry at California Parking Company where he has held every position in the company and worked extensively in every aspect of the business.
He joined California Parking Company full-time in 1996 as a Union garage employee. Over the course of the next six years, Anthony worked in various positions within the company, assuming more responsibilities. In 2002, Anthony left California Parking Company to manage his real estate business and enroll in college.
Upon completing his college degree, he returned to full-time employment and quickly elevated to the position of Senior Operations Supervisor, then to Operations and Administrative Manager.
In 2017, Anthony was promoted to the position of Assistant General Manager and in 2020, Anthony was promoted to General Manager.
Anthony holds a B.S. Degree in Business Administration (Management) from San Francisco State University and maintains credentials as Certified Parking Professional (CPP).
Patrick Cook
Valet Division Manager
Patrick is the Special Event Valet Division Manager for California Parking Company. Patrick has been with California Parking Company for the past 16 years, and he brings over 25 years of experience in the hospitality valet parking industry, having started as a valet with the Flying Dutchman Parking Company. Over the years Patrick has worked in various positions including Lot Attendant, Event Manager, Field Operations Manager, and Operation Manager.
As the California Parking Company Operations Manager, Patrick has hired, trained, and managed over 5,000 employees and has been responsible for the implementation and execution of hundreds of high-end, large-scale events, from the Fall Antique Show to the San Francisco Ballet Gala, and everything in between, consistently delivering exceptional service. Patrick and his team regularly manage over 1,000 events per year and have worked with many long-term clients including Cliff House, Bix Supper Club, Alexander’s Steakhouse, the University of San Francisco, Samsung, Facebook, Ancestry.com, Governors and Presidents of the United States.
In addition, Patrick has implemented innovations in online staffing, recruiting, and the onboarding of new employees.