Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) hired Emily Cross, who will serve as in-house legal counsel as the company’s attorney. In a new role for Kampgrounds of America, Inc., as general counsel, Cross will ensure that the company maintains legal compliance and manages risk and safety in its operations as a corporation and its owned campground properties.
Cross’ work will encompass several legal duties, including working with contracts, governance and intellectual property. She will be the primary contact point for external attorneys and law firms.
“With our continued and projected growth, Emily’s expertise will be critical,” said Chris Scheer, chief financial officer of Kampgrounds of America, Inc. “She brings a wealth of knowledge in a commercial capacity that will help move our company forward in a responsible and ethical way.”
Cross worked in commercial litigation in Los Angeles and Montana. She also worked as a clerk in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Cross is a native of Glendive, Montana.
KOA is celebrating its 60th year of operations. With a mission of “connecting people to the outdoors and each other,” the company consists of two brands: KOA and Terramor Outdoor Resorts. KOA is a system of privately owned open-to-the-public campgrounds. Terramor Outdoor Resorts, a glamping venture, opened its first flagship property in Bar Harbor, Maine, in 2020.
