Airxcel, a leading manufacturer of appliances and components for the RV industry, announced that Chris Robinson has been promoted to president of Suburban, effective Feb. 2. In addition, Aqua-Hot will now be aligned under Chris’s leadership within the Airxcel family of brands. In his new role, Robinson will provide strategic leadership across operations, product development and customer experience for both Suburban and Aqua-Hot to support their continued growth in the RV market.
Robinson joined Suburban as General Manager in 2025 with nearly 20 years of experience in engineering and manufacturing operations. Under his leadership, Suburban advanced key initiatives focused on operational excellence, product quality and enhanced support for OEMs, distributors, and RV owners. In his new role as president, Robinson will guide the long-term vision for both Suburban and Aqua-Hot, ensuring the brands continue to deliver innovative, reliable heating and hot water solutions tailored to today’s RV lifestyles, Airxcel said.
“Chris has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a strong commitment to our customers and partners since joining Suburban,” said Anthony Wollschlager, Airxcel’s president and CEO. “His deep operational expertise, strategic mindset and ability to bring teams together across brands make him the right leader to guide both Suburban and Aqua-Hot into their next phase of growth.”
