The RV/MH Hall of Fame is once again bringing the industry together to celebrate the 2026 class of inductees alongside their friends, families and peers.
This year’s induction ceremony will take place on Monday, Aug. 17, beginning with a cocktail hour at 5 p.m. EST, followed by dinner and the formal ceremony at 6 p.m. EST.
Each year, the Hall of Fame ceremony serves as a powerful and inspiring evening, where inductees share personal stories of perseverance, leadership and highlighting the journeys that have shaped both their careers and the broader RV and manufactured housing industries.
“It is our most profound honor to provide a platform where these exceptional individuals can be recognized and celebrated by their peers,” said Hall of Fame President Daryll Milnikel. “This event truly represents the pinnacle of our organization’s mission.”
Event Attendance & Sponsorship Opportunities
Those interested in attending the 2026 induction ceremony can reserve individual seats or tables by visiting: https://thervmhhalloffame.org/2026_rsvp/
The Hall of Fame also welcomes sponsorship partners. Sponsorship contributions help enhance the overall experience and introduce new features to the evening’s program.
For ticketing or sponsorship inquiries, please contact: [email protected]
2026 RV/MH Hall of Fame Induction Class
RV Category
- Bob Been — Dealer | Blue Compass RV | Prescott, AZ Bob Been spent more than 20 years leading Affinity RV before its successful sale to Blue Compass RV, where he continues to serve in an executive role. A respected industry leader, Been also recently began his term as RVDA Chairman.
- Brian Brady — OEM | Heartland RV | Elkhart, IN Brian Brady founded Heartland RV in 2003 after serving as President and CEO of Damon Corp., which later became part of Thor Motor Coach. He retired in 2012 after building one of the industry’s most successful RV brands.
- Dr. Richard Curtin — Advisor | University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI Dr. Curtin dedicated over four decades to RV industry research, creating RVIA’s RV RoadSigns forecast and Consumer Demographic Profiles, shaping data-driven insights until 2020.
- Garry Enyart — Supplier | Cummins | Maple Grove, MN With more than 40 years at Onan and Cummins, Enyart led the RV generator division and continues to advocate for operational improvements across the industry following his 2022 retirement.
- Bill Scheffer — Association | MMHRVCA | Okemos, MI Scheffer served as Director and later Executive Director of the Michigan Manufactured Housing Recreation Vehicle Campground Association (MMHRVCA) from 1995 until his retirement in 2022.
Manufactured Housing (MH) Category
- Evan Atkinson — Dealer | Adventure Homes | Frazeysburg, OH Atkinson has spent more than 40 years in manufactured housing retail, including ownership of Williamsburg Square and leadership roles with Clayton Homes. He has served on the Ohio Manufactured Homes Association executive committee for over 30 years.
- James Breen — Dealer | Factory Expo Homes | Chandler, AZ Breen founded Factory Expo Homes, growing it into a nationally recognized retail operation. He serves on the MHIA executive committee and has received multiple industry honors, including the MHIA President’s Award.
- Steve Case — Community Owner | Flying Storage Group | Byron, GA A seasoned investor, Case has spent nearly 30 years developing and revitalizing manufactured housing communities. He is also the founder of Mobile Home University and co-founder of the SECO conference.
- James George Joffe — Property Management | J&H Management | Garden Grove, CA Joffe has over 40 years of experience in retail and property management, founding both Home Quest Manufactured Home Sales and J&H Management. He remains active in industry leadership and advocacy roles.
- Robert Young — Community Owner | Blair Group | Healdsburg, CA Young founded Blair Group in 1988 and developed multiple 55+ manufactured housing communities. A longtime industry leader, he has also been recognized for his philanthropic efforts supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
