Friends of RVDA Board of Directors Past Chairman Jerry Greer have announced that they have established a legacy fund benefiting the Mike Molino RV Learning Center to honor Greer’s memory and his longtime service to the RV industry.
In addition to his position as RVDA’s top elected volunteer leader in 1990-92, Greer served as the first chairman of the RVDA Education Foundation (now the Mike Molino RV Learning Center) and the RV Assistance Corporation (RVAC).
“This legacy fund will serve as a lasting reminder of Jerry’s contributions not only to RVDA and the RV Learning Center, but to the entire RV industry,” said RV Learning Center Chairman Jeff Pastore of Hartville RV Center. “Jerry was instrumental in making continuing education more available for RV dealership employees. Contributions to this fund will help carry on the important work that Jerry was so passionate about.”
Greer, who passed away in February, was the owner of Jerry Greer Airstream in Columbus, Ohio and a 30-year member of RVDA. RVDA recognized him as a “key leader” in the 1980s through the 1990s.
“(Greer) was recognized as an advocate for making the RV sales process more customer friendly and a driving force behind advancing outdoor recreation issues through his support of the American Recreation Coalition,” the association said. “His leadership guided and inspired dealers to become more professional through education.”
Greer worked with other RVDA volunteer leaders and staff to develop the association’s first strategic plan and was part of the effort to purchase the association’s current headquarters building in Fairfax, Va. He was honored in 1995 with the James B. Summers award, RVDA’s highest honor, for his service to RV dealers and the association. Greer was also inducted into the RV/MH Hall of Fame in 2005 for his outstanding industry leadership. He is survived by Rita, his wife of 52 years, brother Larry Greer, sister Sharon Smith, and nephew Phillip Greer.
To make an online donation to the RV Learning Center Jerry Greer Legacy Fund contribution, please click here. Users must be logged into their RVDA account and are requested to indicate that the gift is in honor of Jerry Greer at the bottom of the donation form.
Checks can be mailed to: The Mike Molino RV Learning Center, 3930 University Drive, Fairfax VA, 22030.
