The 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas wrapped up on Nov. 11th with its final workshop on becoming an effective leader. The event’s registered attendance was 1,811 dealers, exhibitors and industry partners – a 16 percent increase over the 2021 event.
“The RVDA Convention/Expo Committee, chaired by Ryan Horsey of Parkview RV Center, put together an event that had something for all types and sizes of dealers,” said RVDA President Phil Ingrassia. “The convention/expo had terrific support from our industry partners and will help dealers prepare for what’s ahead in the coming year.”
“We were very pleased that dealers North America wide could take advantage of such exceptional education and networking opportunities” noted RVDA of Canada President, Eleonore Hamm.
During the U.S. association’s annual meeting, Nathan Hart of Walnut Ridge Family RV Sales in New Castle, IN, was elected 2022-23 RVDA chairman of the board. The association also presented its James B. Summers Award – the association’s highest honor – to Brian Wilkins of Wilkins RV in Bath, NY.
Outgoing chairman Mike Pearo of Hilltop Camper and RV in Fridley, MN, presented the RVDA Chairman’s Service Award to a dealer and an industry partner. The awards are presented annually by the outgoing chairman of the board to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions of time and effort to the association over an extended period. Honorees are chosen by the chairman. The dealer recipient was Chris Andro of Hemlock Hill RV in Southington, CT, and Garry Enyart of Cummins was the industry recipient of the award.
During the RVDA of Canada’s annual member meeting, RV Lifestyle/Dealer News presented Roland Goreski of Campkin’s RV Centre in Whitby, Ontario, with the prestigious 2022 Canadian RV Dealer Award.
In addition to exhibitor-led Vendor Training +Plus sessions, the event featured educational workshops covering key aspects of dealer operations, including F&I, digital marketing, fixed operations, sales, and dealer/general management issues.
Future Dates for Upcoming Con/Expos
Having just come off a successful annual convention at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, the RV Dealers Association has announced the dates and locations for its next three Convention/Expos.
Next year’s will be Nov. 6-10 at Paris in Las Vegas; 2024’s will be Nov. 11-15 at Paris; and 2025’s will be Nov. 10-14 at Paris.
The event is sponsored by RVDA, RVDA of Canada, and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center.