Camping World’s Chief Operating Officer, Tamara Ward, notified the company she will retire effective Dec. 31.
Camping World’s board of directors chose Matthew Wagner to succeed her, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Wagner previously served as Camping World executive vice president and the company’s senior vice president sales, marketing and corporate development.
Ward joined Camping World in 1989 as a marketing intern. She has been its chief operating officer since 2019. She held several executive roles at the company over her nearly 34-year career including chief marketing officer, executive vice president and senior vice president sales and marketing.
“I am grateful to have spent over 30 years alongside many talented team members learning and helping grow the business,” Ward said. “I am proud to have been a part of many accomplishments and am confident in Matt’s ability to bring new opportunities and innovation into the company. Having had the opportunity to work with Matt for many years, I fully endorse his promotion and look forward to a smooth transition and am excited for the organization’s future growth.”
Camping World CEO and Chairman Marcus Lemonis said he is thankful to Ward for her years of service.
“Her strong industry knowledge and focused leadership has earned her the utmost respect of our team and she has been instrumental in our company’s growth and profitability,” Lemonis said. “I am pleased that she will continue to mentor the next generation of leaders in our company for years to come.”
Lemonis said Wagner has demonstrated world-class leadership at Camping World.
“With this appointment, I could not be more excited to see the advancement of his career with the company,” he said.
Ward is expected to remain employed by Camping World as a senior advisor.
