Professional Experience
Alan B. Lazowski is Chairman, CEO and Founder of LAZ Parking, one of North America’s largest tech-enabled parking, transportation and mobility companies. He co-founded the business in 1981 while attending the University of Connecticut, turning an early valet operation into a company that now manages billions in revenue and employs more than 21,000 people. Under his leadership, LAZ has grown through a strong service culture, entrepreneurial energy and a commitment to innovation across parking and mobility operations.
Beyond business, Lazowski is widely recognized for his civic leadership and philanthropy. The son of Holocaust survivors, he has long supported charitable, educational, and social justice causes. He launched the LAZ Parking Charitable Foundation in 2009 and serves as Founding Chair of Voices of Hope, an organization dedicated to preserving and sharing Holocaust survivor stories. In 2015, President Obama appointed him to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. He has also served as past Chairman of the National Parking Association Board. His career has been marked by numerous honors recognizing both business achievement and community impact.