The 2025 class of inductees from the RV and manufactured housing (MH) industries were honored at the RV/MH Hall of Fame‘s induction ceremony on Monday evening, Aug. 18, in Elkhart, Indiana.
Along with an Induction Dinner, the Hall of Fame hosted a special green jacket presentation exclusive to current inductees, past inductees and the hall’s board of directors. The evening included live music, small plates, drinks, facility tours and the delivery of green jackets to this year’s class.
“It’s an incredible honor to step into this role at such a pivotal time. The Induction Dinner is not only a celebration of individual achievement, but a powerful reminder of the legacy and future of the RV and MH industries. I’m proud to host this event and welcome another outstanding class into our Hall of Fame family,” said Darryl Milnikel, Hall of Fame president, in a previous release.
This year’s class of inductees includes:
RV Class:
- Chad Reece – Manufacturer – Winnebago – Forest City, Iowa
- Garry Bewernick – Distributor – Atlas Trailer – Chestermere, Alberta, Canada
- Larry Trout – Dealer – Toppers RVs – Waller, Texas
- Jason Lippert – Supplier – Lippert Components – Elkhart, Indiana
- Thomas Irons – OEM / Supplier – ASA Electronics – Middlebury, Indiana
MH Class:
- Bill Poynter – Manufacturer / Retailer – Guerdon Industries – Lexington, Kentucky
- Kurt Kelly – Insurance – American Insurance Alliance – Spring, Texas
- Nelson Steiner – Community Owner / Operator – Steiner Communities – Tampa, Florida
- Mark Raukar – Dealer – Little Valley Homes – Novi, Michigan
- Steven Schaub – Community Owner / Operator – YES Communities – Denver, Colorado
