Central Parking System Awarded Cowboys Stadium Contract
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NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(Business Wire)--
Central Parking System, Inc. ("Central Parking"), the nation`s largest parking
management company, has been selected by the Dallas Cowboys to manage all
parking functions at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home to the Dallas
Cowboys professional football team. Eight regular season games are played at the
facility, as well as two preseason games. Additionally, the stadium is used for
other major events, such as music concerts, soccer matches and college football
games.
Central Parking assumed management of the parking program with the Grand Opening
of the Stadium on June 6, 2009. Parking controlled by the Cowboys includes
fourteen parking lots surrounding the stadium that provide parking for more than
11,500 vehicles. With the addition of this contract, Central Parking now works
directly with 28 teams in the four major sports leagues, including management of
parking at NFL stadiums in Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Miami, Nashville,
New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.
"We looked at leading national parking management companies and determined that
Central Parking's capabilities and track record made them the best partner to
outsource this primary service which is a key part of the overall stadium
experience," said Jud Heflin, the Cowboys Director of Stadium Development,
responsible for stadium operations. "Central Parking's extensive experience with
numerous large sports venues was a key factor in our decision."
"The award of the Cowboys Stadium contract further solidifies our position as
the leading parking operator for major league franchises," said James H. Bond,
Executive Vice President of Central Parking System. "We are extremely pleased
that the Cowboys organization has demonstrated this level of confidence in our
ability to manage this very complex parking infrastructure."
About Central Parking System
Central Parking System, Inc. (www.parking.com) is the leader in professional
parking management. With offices in most major metropolitan areas in the United
States, the Company operates approximately 2,400 parking facilities containing
in excess of 1.1 million spaces. The Company`s clients include some of the
nation`s largest owners and operators of mixed-use projects, office buildings,
hotels, stadiums and arenas as well as airports, hospitals and municipalities.
Central Parking System, Inc.
Emanuel J. Eads, 615-297-4255
President and Chief Executive Officer
eeads@parking.com
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