The national RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that Julianne Ryder will be joining the association staff as director of operations on Feb. 14.
In her new position, Ryder will be a team leader for several critical association functions, including information technology, meeting planning, human resources and member development. She will serve as an RVDA staff liaison to volunteer leaders on association boards and committees, as well as with key RV industry stakeholders. Over the next month, Ryder will work closely with RVDA Vice President of Administration Ronnie Hepp, who will retire in March.
Ryder previously worked as an association executive at the United Motorcoach Association, where she served as director of marketing. She has extensive expertise in project and financial management, new technology implementation, and membership growth initiatives. Ryder also served as RVDA’s marketing communications specialist from 2012-16.
She began her professional career at the National League of Cities where she served as the managing editor of their weekly national newspaper.
“Julianne has a wealth of association management experience that will be an asset to RVDA and the entire industry,” said RVDA President Phil Ingrassia. “Her dedication to enhancing member engagement will support the association’s mission to help RV dealers achieve and maintain success.”