OHI Foundation Announces George O’Leary National School Scholarship Recipients
The OHI Foundation announced the recipients of this year’s scholarships for the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality. These scholarships are made possible through the generous support of OHI members, colleagues and community, and they play a crucial role in fostering professional growth within the Outdoor Hospitality Industry. “Each recipient represents the future of our community, and we’re thrilled to assist in furthering their futures,” OHI said in a release.
The George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality will take place Feb. 22-27, 2026, at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, West Virginia. This in-person program offers RV park, campground and glamping business owners and operators the tools, strategies and industry expertise necessary to operate a thriving outdoor hospitality business. Participants will learn core principles of business management, marketing, employee leadership, risk management, finance and more through focused courses for Outdoor Hospitality Manager (OHM) and Outdoor Hospitality Professional (OHP) designations.
The recipients of the George O’Leary National School scholarships are:
Outdoor Hospitality Manager (OHM):
- Stephanie Bryant – Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort – Montebello, VA
- Christopher Caudle – Buck Hill Campground – Plumtree, NC
- Travis Chenard – Douglas Forest RV Resort – Jessup, MD
- Lauren Cummings – Camp Riverview – Concan, TX
- Madysen Fern – Scottsburg Raintree Lake KOA – Scottsburg, IN
- Madisyn Gonzales-Campos – Claremar Twin Lakes Camping Resort – New London, OH
- Gordon Helm – Madrone Tree Hill – Camino, CA
- Simone Hofmann – Bourne Scenic Park – Bourne, MA
- Allison Holcomb – Roberts Resorts and Communities – Spring, TX
- Ryan Johnson – Serenity RV Park – Belden, MS
- Katelynn Mendonca – Normandy Farms Family Campground Resort – Foxboro, MA
- Amy Muhlenkamp – Future Park Owner
- Taylor Nutbrown – Normandy Farms Family Campground Resort – Foxboro, MA
- Dustin Palma – RiverWest Properties – East Liverpool, OH
- Sheila Rivers – Riverside RV & Camper Park – Anchorage, AK
- Brittany Roberts – Greensport RV Park – Ashville, AL
- Ashley Rogers – Greensport RV Park – Ashville, AL
- Caley Sharratt – Cooperstown Beaver Valley Campground – Milford, NY
- Amanda Stephenson – Harbour Village Resort – Sturgeon Bay, WI
- Christina Vasquez – BuzzWorthy Property Management – Ennis, TX
Outdoor Hospitality Professional (OHP):
- Rob Adams – Kershaw Creek Camp & Kayak RV Resort – Oriental, NC
- Laura Brooks – The Vista At The Lake – Kirkland, AZ
- Erik Brown – Seal Rocks RV – Seal Rock, OR
- Morgan Denny – The Vineyards Campground & Cabins – Grapevine, TX
- Myria Dickey – Painted Buffalo Resorts – Hermosa, SD
- Taylor Johnson – The Vineyards Campground & Cabins – Grapevine, TX
- Alan Kahn – Silver Lake Resort – Silverlake, WA
- Greg Martin – Camp Clearwater Family Campground – Elizabethtown, NC
- Johanna Mason – Watts Bar Lake Jellystone Park – Loudon, TN
- Nancy McKinney – Emberglow Outdoor Resort – Mill Spring, NC
- Kandy Murphy – BuzzWorthy Property Management, Grapevine, TX
Through these scholarships, the OHI Foundation said it continues to support individuals in their pursuit of excellence within the Outdoor Hospitality Industry. “We are grateful for the ongoing support of our community, which allows us to provide these valuable opportunities, and we are excited to welcome all scholarship winners to this premier industry program.”
Interested in attending the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality? Registration is now open. Learn from industry experts, gain hands-on skills and connect with fellow outdoor hospitality professionals. Learn more at ohi.org/event/george-oleary-national-school-of-outdoor-hospitality.
For more information about the OHI Foundation or to donate to the scholarship program, please visit ohi.org/ohi-foundation.
