Travis Bromley from Transcona Trailer Sales in Winnipeg, Manitoba, received the 2023 George Goodrick Emerging Leader Award during Tuesday’s RVDA of Canada reception.
The George Goodrick Emerging Leader Award recognizes and encourages early-career professionals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, passion and promise of leadership to the Canadian RV industry.
Canada RVDA President Eleonore Hamm made the presentation to Bromley at the reception’s start.
Bromley’s journey into the RV industry began in 2003, when he was washing and detailing RVs and boats at the family’s dealerships after school and on weekends. After graduating in 2009, he started working in the parts department. In 2012, he further developed his skills as a service writer. After learning about various dealership departments, he was promoted to sales manager in 2015 and has gradually become the new face of Transcona Trailer Sales.
Recently, Bromley identified an opportunity to enhance digital communication with customers by introducing a text-based communication tool. The innovation has significantly improved customer dialogue, the dealership reported, with overwhelmingly positive feedback from clients who prefer it over emails.
In 2016, Bromley joined the RVDA of Manitoba’s RV Show committee. Four years later, Travis became the RV Show committee chairman. He played a pivotal role in establishing the 2023 Mid-Canada RV and Marine Sale, a merger of two shows designed to reach a broader audience and introduce more individuals to the RV lifestyle. In 2021, Travis expanded his involvement by joining the RVDA of Canada board as the director representing Manitoba.
Although George Goodrick’s family could not be present for the award ceremony, Ruth Ann Goodrick said Bromley’s family business journey reminded her so much of George’s—starting out in the family business, doing similar things to work his way up to where he was. The Goodrick family congratulated Travis on his drive and successes.
