THOR Industries announced that Leigh Tiffin has resigned from his role as president of Tiffin Motorhomes, effective immediately.
Tiffin Motorhomes, headquartered in Red Bay, Alabama, has a deeply engrained and long-standing commitment to craftsmanship, customer service and innovation that has defined the Tiffin brand for decades, THOR Industries said in a release. Tiffin Motorhomes emphasized that the Tiffin family will remain actively engaged in the business, ensuring continuity of the culture, values and product philosophy that customers associate with the brand.
A THOR spokesperson said Feb.11 that manufacturing operations will continue to operate in Red Bay.
Leigh Tiffin, grandson of founder Bob Tiffin, will depart the company to pursue an important personal career opportunity focused on continued leadership and professional growth, THOR said.
“After a great deal of thought, I’ve decided to step away from my role at Tiffin to pursue a personal opportunity that is important to me,” said Leigh Tiffin. “This decision was not easy, because Tiffin Motorhomes is not just a company to me — it’s family, legacy and a team of people I deeply respect. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished and especially proud of the way Tiffin has grown stronger since our acquisition by THOR Industries. THOR has allowed Tiffin to maintain its own brand identity and culture, while empowering the organization through THOR’s balance sheet and resources, including its people who have extensive industry experience and expertise. I truly believe the future is incredibly bright for Tiffin, and I’ll always be cheering for the team and the brand.”
Bob Tiffin, founder of Tiffin Motorhomes, will remain actively involved with the company, continuing his long-standing role and providing guidance to leadership and the organization.
“Leigh has done outstanding work leading this business and carrying the Tiffin name forward with pride,” said Bob Tiffin, founder of Tiffin Motorhomes. “I’m thankful for his dedication and the impact he’s had on this company and our people. I’m also thankful for THOR’s partnership and the support they’ve provided. THOR has helped empower Tiffin to be a better company while allowing us to stay true to who we are. That kind of partnership means a lot to me. I remain deeply committed to this company and its people, and I’m confident that Tiffin’s best days are still ahead.”
Additionally, Van Tiffin will continue in his role as senior advisor of manufacturing, where he plays a critical role in ensuring the high-quality craftsmanship by which Tiffin is known.
Bob Martin, president and chief executive officer of THOR Industries, thanked Leigh for his service and reaffirmed THOR’s commitment to the Tiffin brand and the continued involvement of the Tiffin family.
“On behalf of everyone at THOR Industries, I want to thank Leigh for his leadership and service to Tiffin Motorhomes,” said Martin. “Leigh has played an important role in the recent success of the Tiffin brand, and we wish him all the best in his next chapter. The Tiffin brand will continue to benefit from strong Tiffin family influence through Bob Tiffin, who remains actively engaged, and through Van Tiffin, whose leadership at the company continues to define the quality, innovation, and customer focus that have made Tiffin one of the most respected names in the industry.”
At this time, a successor has not been named, according to a Feb. 11 release from Tiffin Motorhomes. During the transition period, Jayco, led by its President Ken Walters, will assist the leadership team at Tiffin Motorhomes to support continued operational momentum, leadership continuity and strategic execution.
“Tiffin Motorhomes continues to operate with strong order momentum and dealer support, and we do not anticipate any disruption to customers or production,” Martin concluded.
Additional leadership updates will be announced at a later date, THOR Industries said.
