OHI Congratulates 2026 Class of the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality
OHI (Outdoor Hospitality Industry) announced the graduation of the 2026 class of the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality, that took place Feb. 22-26 at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, West Virginia.
The George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality is OHI’s premier in-person cohort program designed to help outdoor hospitality professionals strengthen their skills and lead with confidence. Taught by experienced industry experts, the program focuses on real-world business management principles tailored specifically to RV park and campground operations.
This year’s graduating class includes students completing both the Outdoor Hospitality Manager (OHM) Year One program and the advanced Outdoor Hospitality Professional (OHP) Year Two program.
Graduates leave the program with leadership frameworks and actionable strategies to improve guest experience, elevate operations, strengthen financial performance and support long-term growth at their parks and organizations.
2026 Outdoor Hospitality Manager OHM Recipients — Year One
- Stephanie Batts – Prizer Point Marina & Resort LLC
- Emily Bowden – Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort Zion
- Stephanie Bryant – Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort
- Alex Burkett – Alice Springs RV Park & Resort
- Madisyn Gonzales-Campos – Claremar Twin Lakes Camping Resort
- Christopher Caudle – Buck Hill Campground & Cabins
- Travis Chenard – Douglas Forest RV Resort
- Tracie Crane – Lakewood Camping Resort
- Lauren Cummings – Camp Riverview
- Cyndie Deal – Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort Quarryville
- Jennifer Falloon – The Riviera RV Resort
- JJ Faulkner – The Resort at Erie Landing
- Maddy Fern – Scottsburg Raintree Lake KOA
- Cody Geer – Properties Inc.
- Garrett Graham – Patona Bay Resort
- Tiffany Hall – North Trace RV Resort
- Gordon Helm – Madrone Tree Hill
- Gina Hoeger – Catskill Mountains Gilboa KOA
- Simone Hofmann – Bourne Scenic Park
- Allison Holcomb – Roberts Resorts and Communities
- Ashley Huff – Land and Leisure Management
- Ryan Johnson – Serenity RV Park
- Derrick Jones – Eagle View RV Resort
- Scott Knepp – Storable | Newbook
- Stacy Kobielusz – Eagle Canyon Hideaway
- Alex Kovalcik – Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Birchwood Acres
- Jeff Miser – Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Plymouth
- Taylor Nutbrown – Normandy Farms Campground
- Kris Opel – Patona Bay Resort
- Dustin Palma – RiverWest Properties
- Marissa Reid – The Resort at Erie Landing
- Brittany Roberts – Greensport RV Park & Marina
- Ashley Rogers – Greensport RV Park & Marina
- Jessica Seay – Moon Landing RV Park & Marina
- Caley Sharratt – Cooperstown Beaver Valley Campground
- Bobby Sordon – App My Community
- Todd Thueson – Kampgrounds of America, Inc.
- David Tullier – Bogue Chitto Swamp Cabins
2026 Outdoor Hospitality Professional OHP Recipients — Year Two
- Rob Adams – Kershaw Creek Camp & Kayak RV Resort
- Robby Ammons – Lakewood Camping Resort
- Chris Brigham – Lakewood Camping Resort
- Laura Brooks – The Vista at the Lake
- Erik Brown – Seal Rocks RV Cove
- Ben Busbee – Columbia County Parks, Recreation, and Events
- Douglas Davis – Douglas Forest RV Resort
- Morgan Denny – The Vineyards Campground & Cabins
- Myria Dickey – Painted Buffalo Resorts
- Taylor Johnson – The Vineyards Campground & Cabins
- Alan Kahn – Silver Lake Resort
- Greg Martin – Camp Clearwater Family Campground
- Johanna Mason – Watts Bar Lake Jellystone Park
- Nainsi McKinney – Emberglow Outdoor Resort
- Neal Patten – Lake Joy Campground
- Autumn Rennick – Camping on the Gulf
- Rachel Robinson – Timberline Campground
- Judy Sheely – Camp HiYo!
- Brittan Tullier – Bogue Chitto Swamp Cabins
OHI said it extends a sincere thank-you to the National School instructors, who volunteer their time, expertise and energy to ensure students receive an exceptional learning experience. “Their commitment to education and industry growth continues to make the program a standout professional development opportunity for outdoor hospitality leaders nationwide.”
For more information about the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality, visit ohi.org/nationalschool.
