The Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI) Foundation awarded 42 industry members with scholarships. The scholarships are dedicated to the Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE) and George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality attendance.
The association thanked TengoInternet, 20 Group 4, the George O’Leary Family Trust and other donors who made the scholarships possible.
OHCE scholars will travel to Oklahoma City for the event commencing Nov. 4-6. Attendees will learn from industry experts, network with peers and view industry products and services.
OHCE scholarship recipients are:
- Aaron Cohen–Pinewood Lodge Campground–Plymouth, Massachusetts
- Keyawona Dixon–Julandy’s Isle Alternative Living Community–Leesville, Louisiana
- Jodi Holova–Columbus North Jellystone Park
- Karlie Lynn– Greylock Campsite Park
- Kinnley McNabb–Four Corners Resort and Marina –Nashville, Tennessee
- Munro Murdock–North Haven Campground–Bonners Ferry, Idaho
- Evan Ollerich
- Brett Patterson–Kaliber Management- Jellystone Park Cochran
- Lisa Pascale–Normandy Farms Family Camping Resort – Foxboro, Massachusetts
- Mallorie Rogers–Frankenmuth Jellystone Park–Frankenmuth, Michigan
- Cyndi Tendick–Shangri La Ranch–New River, Arizona
The George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality will commence Feb. 23-28 in Wheeling, West Virginia. The school educates park owners and aspiring park owners with the tools and knowledge for success.
The scholarship recipients are:
Year 1 Scholarship Recipients:
- Thomas Bales–Swan Lake Resort & Campground–Fergus Falls, Minnesota
- Rebekka Blackmon–Greensport RV Park and Campground–Ashville, Alabama
- Laura Brooks–Pymatuning Adventure Resort–Williamsfield, Ohio
- Shawn Chase–Triple Brook Camping Resort–Blairstown, New Jersey
- Kyle Closner–Noble Forest RV Village–Plantersville, Texas
- Dawn Cannon–CRR Hospitality/River Sands RV Resort
- Douglas Davis–Douglas Forest RV Resort–Webster, Massachusetts
- Ollie Gauthier–Hickory Hills Campground–Edgerton, Wisconsin
- Casey Graham–New Frontier RV Park–Winnemucca, Nevada
- Cynthia Mark–Beaver Trail Campground–West Branch, Michigan
- Johanna Mason–Watts Bar Lake Jellystone Park –Loudon, Tennessee
- Katelyn Mercer–Thornhill Property Management, Inc.–Wetumpka, Alabama
- Ashley Migliaccio–Hidden Acres Family Campground–Preston, Connecticut
- Kimberly Pierce–Soo Line Trail / Onamia KOA
- Judy Sheely–Camp HiYo! – Homerville, Ohio
- Erik Brown–Seal Rocks RV–Seal Rock, Oregon
- Nick Verhey–Sturgis View Campground
Year 2 Scholarship Recipients:
- Heather Blauer–Chassahowitzka River Campground
- Keyawona Dixon–Julandy’s Isle Alternative Living Community–Leesville, Alabama
- Jamie Dunklin–Redbud Ranch RV Resort
- Cyndi Elliott–Badlands Hotel and Campground
- Kevin Gundlach–Lone Oak Campsites–East Canaan, Connecticut
- Daniel Henderson–Wyatt’s Hideaway Campground
- Abigail James–Mountain Lake Campground & Cabins–Summersville, West Virginia
- Casey Kelly–Valley View RV Resort–North Layton, Utah
- Robert Kelly–Valley View RV Resort–North Layton, Utah
- Cheri Lopes–Lone Oak Campsites–East Canaan, Connecticut
- Kinnley McNabb–Four Corners Resort and Marina–Nashville, Tennessee
- Kandy Murphy–BuzzWorthy Property Management–Grapevine, Texas
- Autumn Rennick–Camping on the Gulf–Miramar Beach, Florida
- Vicky Saavedra–Launch Pointe RV Camping Destination–Lake Elsinore, California
- Deb Stough–Cedar Lake Campground–Dover, Pennsylvania
