An RV Industry Association member task force has been identified and selected by Chairman Garry Enyart, to explore a path forward for the RVX event. The task force will specifically address how changes to the timing and location of RVX can increase participation and unity across all segments of the RV industry.
Members of the RVX Task Force includes:
- Piar Adams, Airxcel
- Jack Cole, Lance
- Ryan Elias, Triple E RV Brands/Leisure Travel
- Brian Hazelton, Winnebago
- Troy James, Thor Industries
- Ellen Kietzmann, Blue Ox
- Kevin McArt, Forest River
- Trey Miller, Dometic
- Mary Pouloit, Thetford
- John Sammut, Newmar
- Dan Shea, Gulfstream
- Matt Zimmerman, Keystone
“I’m extremely pleased with the support the industry has shown in coming together to find a path forward for RVX,” said Enyart. “RVX successfully accomplished its primary goal of providing a high-profile, signature media event that celebrated the RV industry and outdoor recreation lifestyle. This dedicated team of industry leaders have a strong desire to explore options that will bring all segments of our industry together in a unified event that will highlight the innovation and appeal our products bring to the market.”
The RVX Task Force’s immediate goal is to collaborate together and build on the successful components of the RVX show, as well as to reach out to dealers and other industry stakeholders for input and guidance over the next few months.
RVX: The RV Experience has also announced its final audited attendance of 4,104 industry members with more than 800 dealers and 239 media attending the event in Salt Lake City. Earned media impressions to-date exceeded 400 million, with coverage from the Ellen Show, Backpacker Magazine, Fox & Friends, Gear Junkie, Forbes, Snews, Curbed, Motortrend TV and more. Promotional “Kick-Off to Camping Season” pieces, including digital and print content, will continue to be distributed throughout the spring and summer months by Go RVing media partners.
For more information or questions about the RVX Task Force, contact Liz Crawford at lcrawford@rvia.org.