LCI Industries has appointed Johnny Sirpilla to its board of directors as an additional independent director. Sirpilla will also serve on the board’s Corporate Governance and Nominating and Strategy and Acquisition Committees.
Previously, Sirpilla, 53, served as president of Camping World Accessory Stores, a 140-store nationwide retail chain serving the RV industry, and in 2012, was promoted to chief business development officer for the parent company, Camping World and Good Sam, with annual sales of more than $3.5 billion.
During his 14 years at Camping World, he was responsible for oversight of dealership operations in service, F&I, business development, new store acquisitions, and new location market selection and construction. Additionally, his teams oversaw call center operations, buying and merchandising, parts and accessories inventory, distribution center supply chain, wholesale distribution, and acquisitions relating to product development and distribution.
Sirpilla retired from Camping World in 2017 after a successful IPO.
Sirpilla is the founder of Encourage, a small private equity firm investing in industries including population health management, employee health and supplemental benefits, medical device development, cancer prevention testing, leadership and public speaking, fashion and interior design, senior living communities, residential and commercial development projects, spirit investments and event venue locations, among others.
“We are excited about Johnny’s addition to our board,” said Jim Gero, chairman of LCI Industries’ board of directors. “His diverse background, RV industry expertise, and personal values will be a great benefit to LCI Industries and our stockholders.”
Sirpilla earned a degree in accounting with a special interest in psychology and finance in 1988 from Miami University and received his master’s degree in organizational management in 2000 from the University of Phoenix.
Sirpilla joins directors Jim Gero, Jason Lippert, David Reed, Brendan Deely, Frank Crespo, Kieran O’Sullivan, Tracy Graham, Ginnie Henkels, and Ron Fenech on the company’s board, each for a one-year term ending at the next annual election of directors.