Seven open seats have been filled on the 2021 RVIA Board of Directors, with representatives from Forest River, Tiffin Motor Homes and Winnebago taking the three manufacturer slots.
Voting for the board was conducted Sept. 8-29, and each of the candidates was elected to a three-year term, which is set to begin Jan. 1, 2021.
The Board of Directors is the highest level of authority in the association’s organizational structure, RVIA stated, and it is responsible for setting and overseeing strategy and policy related to critical topics such as standards, marketing, government affairs, events, industry education and association finances.
All newly elected board members will be invited to attend and observe the board meeting Nov. 10. RVIA said the new 2021 board will hold an organizational meeting immediately following to elect officers for the next year.
An orientation session for new board members will be held at a time to be determined.
The seven new members of the RVIA Board of Directors are:
Manufacturer
Andy Baer, chief operating officer, Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc.
Mike Happe, president, Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Kevin McArt, general manager, Forest River, Inc.
Park Model RV Manufacturer
Curt Yoder, vice president, Kropf Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Supplier
Jennifer Sailor, chief financial officer, Tredit Tire and Wheel Co.
At-Large
April Klein-Carroll, vice president – customer support services, Lippert Components, Inc.
Jeffery Rutherford, president, Airxcel, Inc.
