CALIFORNIA PARKING
Where It All Began
California Parking Has Evolved into San Francisco’s Premier Parking Provider
From its first single location on Sansome Street in the heart of the City, California Parking has grown to become one of the foremost experts on the parking business in one of the most densely populated and expensive real estate markets in the USA. Family-owned and run for 69 years, they have witnessed the growth of the City and its evolution into “The” high technology capital of the world.
Operating a Parking business in San Francisco is challenging because of the congestion, limited real estate, legal issues, and expense. California Parking and its sister company, Parking Control Service have literally helped the City and State define how to conserve and protect the parking business as an essential service.
The history of California Parking revolves around the Puccinelli family and a small cadre of parking professionals. Under their stewardship, they have delivered parking that is convenient, affordable, and viable in every section of San Francisco for more than six decades
In 1954...
Fred Puccinelli founded California Parking in 1954 with a single owned and operated location at 768 Sansome Street in San Francisco.
In 1955...
Richard Puccinelli took over the company in 1955 upon the passing of his father Fred. Richard ran the operation and added a second location in the mid-1960’s at 660 Sutter Street. He passed away in 2014.
In 1975...
Ron Britz joined the company in 1975. He oversaw the expansion of locations to its current portfolio. He became VP and General Manager in the mid-1980’s, and was promoted to President in 2014. After nearly 50 years with California Parking Company, Mr. Britz retired in March 2020.
In 1987...
Robert Puccinelli, the oldest son of Richard, joined the Company in 1987 to start the valet parking business, which he ran until his passing in 2017.
In 2014...
Dante Puccinelli, the youngest son of Richard, returned to California Parking in 2014, assuming the role of Chief Financial Officer and member of the Board of Directors, and having established a successful career in Financial Services at C-Level positions. In 2017, Dante was appointed Chairman and Executive Officer of the company and has since been actively running the business with his management team.
In 2023...
2023 California Parking Management Team includes:
Tony Valter – General Manager CPP – Sales and Business Development, David Davenport – General Manager Parking Control Service, Patrick Cook – Manager of the Valet Division, Human Resources and Administrative Support.