Nominations have been finalized for the RV Industry Association (RVIA) 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.
Eight candidates are running for this year’s four open seats. Members will have the opportunity to cast their votes in September to fill two RV manufacturer seats and two supplier seats. The election takes place during the month of September, and the results are announced near the end of that month. The newly elected board members will begin serving their 3-year terms on Jan. 1, 2026.
Each member company is permitted one vote, cast by the member’s official representative. More information will be shared with official representatives in the coming weeks with specific details on how to vote.
RVIA listed this year’s candidates:
Three candidates are running for 2 RV manufacturer seats:
- Ryan Elias, Triple E Recreational Vehicles/Leisure Travel Vans
- Jeffrey C. Hunter, Storyteller Overland
- Brett Randall, Aliner
Five candidates are running for 2 supplier seats:
- Matt Carboneau, Wesco Distribution Inc.
- Brent Diver, Ranger Distribution Inc.
- Craig Floyd, Intellitec Products
- Akbar Ghous, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.
- Mike Hesse, Blue Ox
Read their full bios here.
