PAUL CHACON
“Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of leading teams in both parking management and now commuter transportation. Parking provided the foundation for understanding access and operations, while transportation leadership has allowed me to broaden that perspective into developing integrated mobility strategies. Today, my focus is on guiding solutions that reduce congestion, support sustainability goals, and enhance the employee experience, helping organizations navigate the future of workplace mobility.”
30+ YEARS
of parking and transportation experience
Professional Summary
Bauer’s Intelligent Transportation - VP of Sales & Marketing
ABM Parking & Transportation
Sr. Business Development Manager – Northern California
Sr. Director of Parking – Northern California
Regional General Manager – San Diego
Five Star Parking – Managing General Partner
Ace Parking - VP Sales & Development
Walsh & Chacon – General Partner, Commercial Real Estate Broker
Bauer’s Intelligent Transportation
As Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Bauer’s Intelligent Transportation, I oversee business development, client relations, and strategic growth across commuter shuttle, charter, and hospitality transportation services. My focus is on building strong partnerships with major employers, universities, and hotels, while driving operational efficiency and revenue growth. I am committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective transportation solutions that enhance client programs and improve the rider experience.
History
of Chacon Parking
Chacon Parking was founded in 1991 in San Diego, California, specializing in parking-related investment, development, and consulting. Founder and President Paul Chacon brought eight years of experience as co-founder of Walsh & Chacon, a commercial real estate firm launched in 1982. In 1992, after serving as VP of Real Estate and Development at Ace Parking, Paul co-founded Five Star Parking–San Diego with national partners, where he served as General Partner.
The company was acquired by ABM Parking Services in 2010, and Paul transitioned to serve as General Manager for the San Diego market. In 2016, he relocated to San Francisco to lead ABM’s Northern California operations as Senior Director of Parking, later becoming Senior Business Development Manager. To avoid conflicts of interest, Chacon Parking’s consulting operations were paused during his tenure at ABM. In August 2025, Paul stepped away from ABM and transitioned to Bauer’s Intelligent Transportation as a VP of Sales and Marketing.
Investments
For over 60 years, ownership of parking assets has been one of the parking industry's best-kept wealth-building secrets. With decades of experience in real estate brokerage, parking operations, and investment advisory.
6th & C Parkade – San Diego
1350 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Purchase price: $7.1M
Sold: $10.2M
DEVELOPMENT
Parking garage development is infrastructure to governments, and gold to developers. As managing member and lead developer of the Five Star Columbia Garage, Paul Chacon brings hands-on experience from concept to completion.
Five Star Columbia Garage LLC
Paul Chacon, Managing General Partner
501 West C Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Completed: 2004
Development Cost: $10.7M
Sold: 2008 for $29M