Ohio-based Remote Vans announced the appointment of Andrew Cooley, co-founder of Storyteller Overland and one of the architects of the modern adventure van movement, as president of Remote Vans.
As president, Cooley will oversee national sales, dealer relations, strategic partnerships, customer experience, product strategy, service network development and long-term business growth as Remote Vans continues its expansion across North America.
Working alongside CEO Daryn Hillhouse, Cooley will help shape the next generation of Remote Vans products and floorplans, ensuring the company’s future offerings continue to anticipate changing customer expectations while delivering the innovation, functionality and premium ownership experience that define the brand.
Drawing on decades of customer insight and market experience, Cooley will influence future vehicle layouts, feature development and product direction, helping ensure Remote Vans continues introducing innovative products that anticipate the evolving needs of adventure van buyers rather than simply responding to them.
“Andrew’s impact on the adventure van industry is undeniable,” said Daryn Hillhouse, CEO of Remote Vans. “He helped build one of the most influential brands our industry has ever seen while earning the trust and respect of dealers, manufacturers, suppliers and customers across North America. His experience, vision, relationships, and passion for product innovation will help shape the next chapter of Remote Vans as we continue building the premier adventure van company in America.”
For more than seven years, Cooley helped transform Storyteller Overland from an ambitious startup into one of the most recognizable and influential brands in the Class B RV market. In doing so, he helped shape not only one company, but the direction of the modern adventure van category itself, inspiring thousands of customers to embrace a new way of traveling, exploring and experiencing the outdoors, Remote Vans said.
Cooley’s connection to the RV industry extends well beyond his entrepreneurial accomplishments. He comes from one of the industry’s most respected multigenerational families. For more than five decades, the Cooley family has built a reputation for integrity, exceptional customer service and industry leadership, making the Cooley name synonymous with trust throughout the RV community.
As the adventure van market continues to evolve, Remote Vans is investing in new product development, stronger dealer partnerships, expanded manufacturing capability, enhanced customer support and a nationwide service network designed to deliver one of the industry’s best ownership experiences, the company said.
Cooley will play a central role in expanding Remote Vans’ dealer network, strengthening strategic partnerships, improving service and warranty responsiveness, enhancing dealer profitability, guiding future product and floorplan development, and delivering an ownership experience that sets a new benchmark for the adventure van industry.
“Throughout my career, I’ve always been drawn to organizations with a clear vision, exceptional people, and the courage to challenge convention,” said Andrew Cooley. “Remote Vans has built something genuinely special. The culture is authentic, the team is passionate, and the opportunities ahead are extraordinary. I’m excited to help shape the next generation of products, strengthen relationships across the industry, and work alongside Daryn and the entire team to build the most customer-focused adventure van company in North America.”
“This industry is changing,” Hillhouse added. “Customers expect more. Dealers expect more. The companies that succeed over the next decade will be those that combine innovation, execution, trusted relationships, and an exceptional ownership experience. Andrew understands those expectations better than almost anyone in our industry, and together we’ll continue raising the standard for what customers, dealers, and partners should expect from an adventure van manufacturer.”
Together, Hillhouse and Cooley will lead Remote Vans into its next chapter with a singular goal: Building the most trusted adventure van company in North America. One of the architects of the modern adventure van movement has made his next move. That move is Remote Vans.
See an interview with Cooley below:
