Nominations have been finalized for the RV Industry Association Board of Directors.
The board of directors is the highest-level authority in the association’s overall organizational structure and is responsible for setting and overseeing strategy and policies related to critical topics such as standards, marketing, government affairs, industry education, statistical data and association finances.
Seven candidates are running for this year’s three open seats. Members will have the opportunity to cast their votes in late August through mid-September to fill one RV manufacturer seat, one Park Model RV manufacturer seat and one supplier seat. This year, the election takes place from Aug. 24 through Sept. 14, and the results are announced near the end of September. The newly elected board members will begin serving their 3-year terms on Jan. 1, 2027.
Each member company is permitted one vote, cast by the member’s official representative. More information will be shared in the coming weeks with specific details on how to vote.
Two candidates are running for one RV manufacturer seat:
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Ashley Bontrager Lehman, Ember Recreational Vehicles, Inc.
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Greg Wallman, Space Craft MFG
Two candidates are running for one Park Model RV manufacturer seat:
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Trevor Kropf, Kropf Industries, Inc.
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John Tuyo, Champion Homes
Three candidates are running for one supplier seat:
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Mike Cheney, Valto Engineered Materials
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Mark Howlett, Truma North America
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Heather Jenks, Genesis Products
Read the full candidate bios here.
This year, the election takes place from Aug. 24 through Sept. 14, and the results are announced near the end of September. The newly elected board members will begin serving their 3-year terms on Jan. 1, 2027.
Each member company is permitted one vote, cast by the member’s official representative. More information will be shared in the coming weeks with specific details on how to vote.
