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Celebrating Industry Veterans: RV PRO’s 2026 RVeterans Honorees
The RV business is built on people who have dedicated decades of their lives to helping the industry grow. From…
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2026 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Clint Decker
With nearly four decades in the industry, Clint Decker’s nominator writes that he brings a steady, experienced perspective shaped by…
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2026 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Ed Sheppard
As Laurelhurst Distributors grew, Ed Sheppard had a hand in teaching nearly every employee on staff part identification, correct terminology…
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2026 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Elizabeth Stetson
The reason Elizabeth Stetson was nominated as an industry vet are simple: “Liz knows everything and customers love her.” Elizabeth…
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2026 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Glenn Goetzinger
A second-generation RV technician, Glenn Goetzinger learned his skills from his father, who learned in the U.S. Army during WWII.…
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2026 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Jarvis Hunt
Jarvis Hunt has taken on many roles at RVMP, including leading research and development (R&D), driving product development, ensuring quality,…
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2026 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Jazmine Hasebroock
Jazmine Hasebroock creates experiences, builds culture and inspires growth everywhere she goes. She has helped turn Red 10 RV into…
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2026 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Jeremy Johnson
At industry events, colleagues joke that Jeremy Johnson is the “Norm” of the RV world. It’s impossible for him to…
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2026 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Jennifer Sugden
For over 30 years, Jennifer Sugden has built her reputation around a simple philosophy: do what you say, treat people…
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2026 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Jeff Redmond
Some dealership owners manage operations from behind a desk. Jeff Redmond builds culture from the showroom floor. Whether he is…
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2026 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Jesse Ward
Jesse Ward started his career on the production line, and that hands-on experience still shapes the way he leads today.…
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2026 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Josh Miller
For over 25 years, Josh Miller has been at the center of the RV world’s evolving power systems, aiding manufacturers…
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2026 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Raymond Padgett
After nearly four decades in the RV industry, Raymond Padgett has become the person everyone calls when something goes sideways.…
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2026 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Renee Horn
In the RV world where relationships are everything, Renee Horn has built a reputation on trust. When Renee recommends a…
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2026 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Ronnie Wiggins
For decades, Ronnie Wiggins has been the steady hand behind the scenes at Vogt RV. He is the person everyone…
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2026 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Ron Brown
Some people stay in their lane. Ron Brown never has. As engineering manager at Forest River Plant 410, Ron’s fingerprints…
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2026 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Cheyney Arters
From volunteering to stay late or coming in early to finish urgent repairs and keep on schedule, Cheyney Arters does…
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2026 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Andrew Angel
Andrew Angel’s “Go anywhere, do anything” mindset sees him stepping in wherever needed and taking on challenges without hesitation at…
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2026 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Scott Tuttle
Even after 40 years in the RV industry, Scott Tuttle, CEO of Soaring Eagle Campers, is still passionate about building…
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2026 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Stacy Setty
As the director of sales at Optronics International, Stacy Setty is willing to step in wherever she is needed, her…
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2026 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Ted Cook
Ted Cook may be director of training for National Indoor RV Centers (NIRVC), but he works with all levels of…
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Meet RV PRO’s 2026 RVeterans Honorees
RV PRO is excited to announce this year’s RVeterans honorees. These 20 professionals, who have dedicated their careers to this…
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Nominations Open for RV PRO’s Industry Veterans Spotlight
Each summer, RV PRO recognizes some of the outstanding individuals who have dedicated their careers to the RV industry in…
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Celebrating Industry Veterans: RV PRO’s 2025 RVeterans Honorees
Sometimes having too much of a good thing isn’t a good thing — we editors at RV PRO learned this…
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2025 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Chris Carpenter
Chris provides strategic leadership and oversight of both sales and operational activities. He leads the sales team in identifying and…
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2025 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Ritchie Diener
Ritchie is responsible for overseeing all of the paint processes, starting with prepping the fiberglass through the cut and buff…
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2025 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Paula Enders
Paula handles the day-to-day operations of RV Tech Connect Inc.: marketing, social media, advertising, blog posting, customer service, estimating and…
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2025 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Patty Flanagan
Patty has run all the regional RV shows for the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) for over 22 years. Some…
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2025 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Brandon Galbreath
Brandon oversees day-to-day operations, supports department leads, enforces policies and procedures, and ensures communication across the company. He identifies areas…
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2025 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree KC Gibler
Because of the dynamics of a small company, it’s hard to define responsibilities. KC functions as parts, order desk, customer…
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2025 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Gary Jorgensen
Gary is responsible for training new employees and overseeing the build of Rugged Mountain RV products from beginning to end.…
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2025 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Greg Justice
As a regional general manager, Greg is responsible for all aspects of A&L RV Sales’ eight locations. Greg ensures that…
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2025 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree John Larson
John’s game is RV repairs and service, including managing parts orders and talking to customers to help solve their problems.…
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2025 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Tom Manning
Tom Manning works closely with RV manufacturers, suppliers and retailers to bring new, innovative products to market. He helps guide…
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2025 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Devon H. Miller
Devon is in charge of overseeing operations, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering and maintenance for a multibillion-dollar RV manufacturer representing the Jayco,…
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2025 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree NeVelle Skaggs
NeVelle wears many hats as the president of Skaggs RV Outlet, but his role goes far beyond a typical executive…
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2025 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Marlene Snyder
As vice president of sales and marketing, Marlene is responsible for developing and executing strategic plans to achieve company sales…
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2025 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Jan Thomson
Jan monitors and interprets chemical safety regulations, ensuring all chemical substances used in production meet applicable standards. She performs or…
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2025 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree James Uden
Jim serves as the service shop foreman at Rich & Sons RV Headquarters, a role he has dedicated himself to…
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2025 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Greg Wischmeyer
Greg manages and supports a team of full-time, in-field standards inspectors, overseeing the inspection program and its scheduling. Remarkably, even…
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2025 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Bob Zagami
Bob is the principal consultant at RV Insights and also served as executive director of the New England RV Dealers…
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RVeterans: Spotlight on ESCO’s Longtime Employees
Elkhart Supply Corporation (ESCO) was founded in 1949 by Lowell and Lucille Shaum and has grown from an electrical wholesaler…
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The Legacy of Lippert’s RVeterans
Gracing the cover of RV PRO’s July 2025 issue is just a handful of Lippert’s most dedicated and long-serving team…
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Meet RV PRO’s 2025 RVeterans Honorees
RV PRO is excited to announce this year’s RVeterans honorees. These 20 professionals, who have dedicated their careers to this…
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Nominations Open for RV PRO’s Industry Veterans Spotlight
RV PRO will feature individuals who have dedicated their careers to this outstanding industry in its upcoming July issue. All…
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A New Lifestyle at a Riverside Campground
Sheila Cook and her husband, James, purchased Gasconade Hills Resort in Richland, Missouri, in 2021. “My husband served in the…
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Honoring Industry Veterans
Change is good but requires seasoned professionals to lead the way. Nowhere is this more true than in the RV…
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RVeterans: Longtime Employees Spotlight
Blue Ox of Pender, Nebraska, has seven employees who have worked with the company for 30 years or more. Here…
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RVeterans: Colby Cannon
Colby Cannon started his tenure at Vogt RV World in 1998 as a service department trainee. Today he is the…
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RVeterans: Angie Campbell
Angie Campbell’s journey with Lerch RV began as parts manager and evolved into trusted leadership in warranty management. Angie ensures…
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RVeterans: Randy Murray
As the director of orientation at Pete’s RV Center, Randy Murray is responsible for the orientation departments of all three…
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RVeterans: Royden Naugler
Royden Naugler, shop foreman at Bluenose RV Centre in Pine Grove, Nova Scotia, oversees technicians and job assignments, teaches technicians…
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RVeterans: Mike O’Neil
Towering at 6 feet, 8 inches tall, Mike “Big Mike” O’Neil of Spartan RV Chassis is hard to miss at…
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RVeterans: Katie Lentine
Katie Lentine started working with United States Warranty Corporation (USWC) in February of 1995 as a bookkeeper. Soon, Katie’s work…
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RVeterans: Richard Mess
Richard Mess has spent his entire career at Wilkins RV, starting with the company when it comprised a single, small…
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RVeterans: Cheryl Barnes
Cheryl Barnes’ role as warranty claims processor at Jayco includes communicating with dealerships and tracking industry trends to prioritize warranty…
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RVeterans: Gerald Vince
Gerald Vince has been in the RV business his entire adult life. He got his start 52 years ago as…
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RVeterans: Curt Richardson
As director of inspection services for the RV Industry Association (RVIA), Curt Richardson manages and supports a team of full-time,…
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RVeterans: Randy Baskerville
As a sales representative for Forest River’s Wildwood division, Randy Baskerville manages the company’s network of dealer partners in his…
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RVeterans: Kevin Lipinski
Kevin Lipinski started at Land ‘N’ Sea as a warehouse worker in 1985, when the company was still Bell Distribution.…
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RVeterans: Jason Fitzgerald
Jason Fitzgerald, co-owner of Arrowhead Camper Sales in Mayfield, Kentucky, sold his first camper when he was only 12 years…
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RVeterans: Eric Sharp
As general manager of East to West with Forest River, Eric Sharp monitors all business aspects, including production, purchasing, sales…
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RVeterans: Tracy Anglemeyer
Tracy Anglemeyer oversees all sales and marketing functions at Thetford, which focuses on RV, trucking and camping sanitation products. Her…
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Meet 2024’s RVeterans Honorees
RV PRO is excited to announce the 15 professionals who have dedicated their careers to this outstanding industry. These 15…
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