Columbia names interim parking manager
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
The City of Columbia has named an interim parking manger.
Vineet Kapila will serve in the role after James Faup was removed last month after accusations of stealing arose. Kapila has been in the role since April 6, four days after Faup’s arrest. Kapila’s name first appeared on the Columbia Parking Commission agenda for Wednesday’s meeting.
City Utilities spokesman John Ogan told ABC 17 News that Kapila has been with the city since 2004 and has worked in roles throughout the city. Ogan said Kapila will serve in the role until the position is permanently filled.
James Faup is accused of stealing money from parking meters and exchanging the coins for paper money. Charges have not been filed against Faup as of Tuesday.
Faup had pleaded guilty to a similar crime in 2013 after he stole money from parking garages ran by the University of Missouri, previous reporting shows. Faup was then employed by the city from Feb. 20, 2013-April 2, 2026.