After serving on the RVDA of Canada Board of Directors since 2010, the association named Jim Gorrie the 2024-2025 board chairman.
Gorrie’s influence has been present in the Canadian RV market since 1986, when GNR Camping World founder Gil Robert asked him to manage a 50 RV rental fleet. Gorrie and his brother-in-law (and Robert’s son) later bought the dealership. The pair operated GNR until it was sold in 2023.
After GNR’s sale, Gorrie and his wife, Louise, bought Classic Trailers in Headingley, Manitoba.
According to RVDA of Canada, “Throughout his extensive career, Jim has remained steadfast in his commitment to customer satisfaction, leading his teams by example to ensure every RV purchase and service meets the highest standards.”
Gorrie served as RVDA of Manitoba chairman and was named 2018 Canadian Dealer of the Year. He was Go RVing Canada chairman for seven years and has supported RVDA of Canada by engaging in industry-related discussions with Canadian Members of Parliament.
Gorrie invests in nonprofits in his community including the St. Amant Foundation, the Children’s Wish Foundation and Kiwanis.
Gorrie hosts a passion for playing hockey and has RVed with his wife at Lake of the Woods since 1989. They enjoy golfing, traveling and spending time with family.
Additional new 2024-2025 board officers include:
- Vice Chairman: Ken Dobson, Leisure Time Sales, Quispamsis, New Brunswick
- Treasurer: Marc Rémillard, Roulottes Rémillard, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec City
- Past Chairman: Dale Hopkins, RV City, Morinville, Alberta
RVDA of Canada’s current Board of Directors include:
- Ward Fraser, Voyager RV Centre, Winfield, British Columbia
- Peter Schmucker, Fraserway RV, Lacombe County, Alberta
- Kyle Kehoe, Kehoe RV, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Travis Bromley, Transcona Trailer Sales, Winnipeg, Manitoba
- John Krohnert, Platinum RV Sales, Erin, Ontario
- Mathieu Hérard, Roulottes Chaudière, Lévis, Quebec City
- Jonathan Stone, Stone’s RV Centre, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
- Chardell Brydon, Jerry’s RV Trailer Sales & Service, New Minas, Nova Scotia
RVDA of Canada did not give out its annual George Goodrick Emerging Leader Award this year. However, the association hopes to award an industry member next year.
