The Parking Spot is an off airport parking company based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1998 by Martin Nesbitt with initial backing by Penny Pritzker,[1] The Parking Spot was sold in 2011 for $360 Million to Lake Forest-based private equity group Green Courte Partners LLC.[2] According to The Parking Spot's website, as of March, 2015, the company has 34 locations at 20 airports.[3]
Texas A&M Aggies refers to the students, graduates, and sports teams of Texas A&M University. The nickname "Aggie" is common at land-grant or "Ag" schools in many states. The teams compete in Division I of NCAA sports. Texas A&M was a charter member of the Southwest Conference until its dissolution and subsequent formation of the Big 12 Conference in 1996. The athletic program competes in the Big 12; however, the school plans to leave the Big 12 to join the Southeastern Conference on June 30, 2012. Texas A&M's official school colors are maroon and white. The teams are referred to as Aggies and the mascot is a Rough Collie named Reveille.