Chris Andro of Hemlock Hills RV Center received the James B. Summers Award.The National RV Dealers Association honored volunteer leaders, industry partners and a longtime staff member during its annual meeting on Nov. 11 at Paris Las Vegas, held in conjunction with the 2026 RV Dealers Convention/Expo.
Chris Andro of Hemlock Hills RV Center received the James B. Summers (JBS) Award, RVDA’s highest honor, for his sustained contributions to the association and its members. The board also voted to present the award posthumously to longtime RVDA Dealer Services Manager Chuck Boyd, who passed in 2025.
Boyd was honored for his lasting impact on RVDA and the dealer community. He built relationships with members through the Convention/Expo, industry events and his work supporting dealer membership.
“If you joined RVDA as a dealer member over the past 25 years, Chuck was likely the first person at RVDA you talked to,” RVDA President Phil Ingrassia said. “Chuck’s biggest week of the year was this convention — he loved catching up with members, swapping stories, and working the RVDA booth both here, at the old Louisville Show, and other industry events.”
Andro was recognized for sharing his dealership experience, helping shape the Convention/Expo and providing leadership as the association navigated challenges following the pandemic.
“This person’s success in helping build a strong family RV business has been matched by a willingness to share his insights — sometimes quite forcefully — to help other dealerships thrive in an increasingly competitive marketplace,” Ingrassia said.
Named for RVDA’s longtime executive vice president and the award’s first recipient, the JBS Award recognizes consistent and outstanding contributions to the association and its members. Honorees are selected by the Board of Directors from nominations submitted by RVDA members.
Outgoing RVDA Chairman Bob Been also recognized four recipients of the Chairman’s Service Award, which honors individuals who provided exceptional support before and during his term: Eleonore Hamm, president of RVDA of Canada; Bob Parish of Wells Fargo Inventory Finance; Brad Stanek of Morgan Stanley; Larry Troutt III of Topper’s RVs.
“[Eleonore’s] advocacy work has ensured dealers have a strong, respected national voice and she has been a driving force behind dealer education and industry standards that benefit retailers across North America,” Been said. “Eleonore’s contributions have been recognized at the highest levels, including her induction into the RV/MH Hall of Fame and most recently the Trailblazer Award from the RV Women’s Alliance.”
The association also recognized outgoing Mike Molino RV Learning Center Chairman Jeff Pastore for his service on the RVDA board and leadership in expanding fixed operations training, certification programs and online learning. Pastore, who was unable to attend the annual meeting, had been honored earlier.
Incoming RVDA Chairman Brad Bacon presented Been with an award recognizing his service as chairman during the past year. Been will continue serving on the board as immediate past chairman.
“Bob’s done a fantastic job as chairman, bringing his years of experience to help dealers all across the country,” Bacon said. “He’s a true believer in this business, and has been a great representative for the dealer body throughout his many years of serving on the board, which he will continue for one more year as past chairman.”
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