The Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC), Canada’s national campground owner’s association, has announced the appointment of Cara Csizmadia as its new president.
After eight years of leadership and service to CCRVC and its members, Shane Devenish, the association’s executive director, will transition to supporting Csizmadia in her new role as president. Devenish and Csizmadia have worked closely together since 2019. Csizmadia said Devenish’s guidance, experience, knowledge and support have been vital components to preparing her to take over this position. For Devenish, his strengths will continue to benefit CCRVC as he will remain a key member of the team moving forward, the organization said.
“CCRVC and its board of directors wish to extend heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to Shane for his tireless efforts to advocate for members, help grow the provincial associations, facilitate strong strategic goals, and so much more. His impact as executive director has carried the association through various challenges, brought opportunities for growth and evolution, and built a strong foundation for the future. Words can’t express how thankful I am to have him as a role model and mentor,” Csizmadia said.
Csizmadia has been an integral part of the CCRVC staff since 2019, serving as member services director and supporting the team in various events, strategies and projects. Prior to her employment there, Csizmadia was an active member of the CCRVC board of directors and chair of the Parks and Campground Owners’ Association of Alberta. She is a former RV park owner from 2007 to 2019.