Just over two years after he was appointed CEO, John North resigned his position at Lazydays Holdings.
North resigned Friday, a week after he notified the Lazydays board he planned to leave. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the board said North, “did not resign because of a disagreement with the company on any matter relating to the company’s operations, policies or practices.”
In his place, the board named Ronald Fleming as interim CEO and a board of directors member. Fleming concluded an 11-year leadership career at Lazydays Holdings over a year ago.
Lazydays Board of Directors Chairman Robert DeVincenzi said, “On behalf of the board of directors, I thank John for his contributions to the company during his service as CEO. We wish him all the best in the future.”
Before joining Lazydays in July 2022, North served as chief financial officer (CFO) of Copart, Inc., a member of the S&P 500 and provider of online auctions and vehicle remarketing services. Previously, he served as the CFO of Avis Budget Group, Inc. Before joining the Avis Budget Group, he spent 17 years in leadership roles with Lithia Motors, Inc., a U.S. automotive retailer.
Fleming returns to Lazydays with more than 40 years of RV industry experience. His most recent position at Lazydays was senior vice president of operations, where he oversaw the company’s operations.
After owning and operating Travel Country RV Center for 15 years, Fleming sold the business in 2012 and joined Lazydays in 2013. His first Lazydays position was general manager of the company’s Tampa dealership. He was promoted to vice president and national general manager, where he oversaw all Lazydays locations.
Devincenzi said, “Ron appreciates the critical role of developing and supporting talent throughout the organization, and he is eager to work with other members of the leadership team to develop and support our employees. The board looks forward to partnering with Ron as he works to improve performance and capitalize on our expanded national footprint.”
Fleming was on the senior leadership team during the company’s transition to becoming a public company in 2018. He assisted with the acquisition and growth of more than 20 locations.
Fleming said, “I have always considered Lazydays the Yankees of the RV industry—a team with a storied history and iconic brand—and I am excited to work with my colleagues to build on the tradition of delivering an unparalleled customer experience.”
