Propark Mobility Acquires Longtime Pittsburgh Parking Operator K-7

The acquisition expands Propark's presence in the region and adds a well-established portfolio of valet and surface lot management operations.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:10pm

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Propark Mobility, a national parking management company, has announced the acquisition of K-7 Parking Company, a longstanding parking operator based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The acquisition expands Propark's presence in the region and adds a well-established portfolio of valet and surface lot management operations to the company's portfolio.

Why it matters

The acquisition of K-7 Parking Company strengthens Propark Mobility's ability to support healthcare, hospitality, and higher education parking operations throughout Western Pennsylvania, building on the trust K-7 has earned over generations in the Pittsburgh market. It also marks Propark's second acquisition in the Pittsburgh area, reinforcing the company's continued investment in the region.

The details

Founded in 1948, K-7 Parking Company has served the Pittsburgh area as a family-owned and operated business, managing 30 locations across the region. The company provides valet and surface lot management services and is known for its dependable customer service and meaningful client relationships, including with University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Carlow University, and The Oaklander. Propark Mobility, a national parking management company, sees the acquisition as a way to build on the trust K-7 has earned over generations in the Pittsburgh market.

  • K-7 Parking Company was founded in 1948.
  • Propark Mobility announced the acquisition on April 8, 2026.

The players

Propark Mobility

A national, innovation-driven parking management company that provides full-service parking and mobility services for over 1,000 hospitality, healthcare, commercial, and off-airport locations in over 250 cities across the United States.

K-7 Parking Company

A longstanding parking operator based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that has been serving the city for generations as a family-owned and operated business, managing 30 locations across the region and providing valet and surface lot management services.

David Schmid

The CEO of Propark Mobility.

Chris Mindach

The owner of K-7 Parking Company.

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What they’re saying

“K-7 has been part of the Pittsburgh parking landscape for generations, and that kind of longevity says a lot about the trust they've built in the market. They've created a strong service culture around reliability, professionalism, and care for the customer, and we're proud to carry that forward at Propark.”

— David Schmid, CEO of Propark Mobility

“For decades, our family has taken great pride in serving Pittsburgh and building a company centered on hard work, respect, and quality service. Propark understands the relationships we've built, and I believe this is a strong next step for both the business and the team behind K-7's success.”

— Chris Mindach, Owner of K-7 Parking Company

What’s next

The acquisition further strengthens Propark Mobility's ability to support healthcare, hospitality, and higher education parking operations throughout Western Pennsylvania, building on the trust K-7 Parking Company has earned over generations in the Pittsburgh market. It also marks Propark's second acquisition in the Pittsburgh area, reinforcing the company's continued investment in the region.

The takeaway

This acquisition demonstrates Propark Mobility's strategic focus on expanding its presence in key markets like Pittsburgh, where it can leverage the expertise and customer relationships of well-established local operators like K-7 Parking Company to enhance its parking management services for a variety of clients in the healthcare, hospitality, and higher education sectors.