David Model has been promoted to director of finance at Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA). Model joined KOA’s accounting department in March 2022.
Model has more than 10 years of experience in accounting and finance. KOA said Model will work closely with the company’s controller and chief financial officer (CFO).
“David has a breadth of experience that is very beneficial as we grow and continue as a leader in outdoor hospitality,” said Chris Scheer, KOA CFO. “His work examining and improving critical financial planning and analysis, as well as other accounting functions, will be instrumental in our continued success.”
The director of finance is a newly created role at KOA. The company said outcomes will include modernizing and streamlining reporting, forecasting and budgeting to make the company more efficient. Ultimately, KOA said Model’s work will lead to more effective financial analysis tools utilized across many company functions.
Before joining KOA, Model had over a decade of experience in audit and corporate financing at well-known firms, including KPMG and Wipfli LLP.