Exclusive: Ingrassia Discusses RVDA Convention
November 15, 2019
Preliminary figures show overall attendance was up during the annual 2019 RV Dealers Convention Expo in Las Vegas, which wrapped up Thursday.
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LCI Appoints Former Camping World Exec to Board of Directors
November 15, 2019
LCI Industries, parent company of Lippert Components Inc., has appointed Johnny Sirpilla to its board of directors. Previously, Sirpilla served as president of Camping World Accessory Stores,
RVIA: Ask Your Member of Congress to Join RV Caucus
November 14, 2019
Growing the ranks of the House and Senate RV Caucuses is critical to growing the influence of the RV industry on Capitol Hill. Constituents can help the industry by asking their members of Congress to join.
SmartPlug Systems Adds Sales and Marketing Executive
November 14, 2019
SmartPlug Systems, which manufactures safety-focused shore power delivery systems for the RV market, has hired Ron Bailey as its new global vice president of sales and marketing. He will replace Terry Gilliland, who is to retire in early 2020.
RVIA Seeks Support for Vocational Training Bill
November 14, 2019
A strong 21st century workforce is key to the RV industry’s success and the U.S. economy, RVIA says. Congress must act now to empower students and workers and help address this skilled worker shortage.
RVLI Sales Rep Agency Under New Ownership
November 14, 2019
Rosie Hirsch, owner of manufacturer sales representative agency RV Lifestyle Inc., announces the sale of the business effective Oct. 30, 2019. The new owners are Reese Bischoff and Sheldon Sterling.
Elkhart Employers Adding Jobs, Plan More Hiring
November 14, 2019
In a survey of employers in the South Bend-Elkhart region, more than 80 percent of participants added workers in the last six months, with 63 percent already planning further employment growth in 2020.
Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Announced
November 14, 2019
Bruce Marsh of Cape Breton Trailer Sales in Bras D’Or, Nova Scotia, was presented on Wednesday with the prestigious 2019 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award.
Horizon Global Board Appoints Pollick COO
November 14, 2019
Horizon Global Corporation, a leading manufacturer of branded towing and trailering equipment, announces the company’s board of directors appointed Matthew Pollick as Chief Operating Officer.
Park Service Dismantles Outdoor Rec Advisory Committee
November 14, 2019
National Park Service Deputy Director David Vela discreetly disbanded the advisory committee on recreation on public lands established by former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke on Friday, Nov. 1.
Oklahoma’s Shepherd named RVDA Chairman
November 14, 2019
Ron Shepherd of Camperland of Oklahoma became the 2020 chairman of the RVDA during the association’s annual meeting in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
November 13, 2019
Spader Business Management is offering a variety of training workshops to help RV dealers improve their business. Upcoming workshops will be offered in Chicago, Phoenix and Seattle.
