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2025 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Mike Barnes
Mike drives sales of mobile solar power solutions, including solar panels, inverters, charge controllers and batteries tailored for OEMs. He…
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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 Susan Carpenter
Susan has devoted her life and career to the RV industry, leaving an indelible mark through her leadership, mentorship 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 Dan L. West
Dan is in purchasing at Mica Shop but has had many roles in 50 + years in the industry, his…
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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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Innovative Power Solutions Drive Efficiency & Sustainability in the RV Industry
Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of the four-part “Powering the Future: Insight on RV Energy Solutions.” For the main…
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How Regulations Are Reshaping RV Power Solutions & Design
Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of the four-part “Powering the Future: Insight on RV Energy Solutions.” For the main…
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Top Challenges to Alternative Power Source Adoption in the RV Industry
Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 of the four-part “Powering the Future: Insight on RV Energy Solutions.” For the main…
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What To Know About the Shift in RV Power Solutions
Editor’s Note: This is Part 4 of the four-part “Powering the Future: Insight on RV Energy Solutions.” For the main…
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Women in Business: Brenda Arms
At Alliance RV, Brenda Arms is responsible for overseeing the efficient and accurate distribution of RV parts, ensuring that service…
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Women in Business: Deanna Weaver
Deanna is the backbone of Bontrager Outdoors, bringing her extensive experience of RV manufacturer functions from Jayco to the company.…
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Women in Business: Denyse Pontius
Denyse has been a driving force behind Century Chemical Corp.’s growth and success, her nominator says. Leading with vision and…
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Women in Business: Jennie Hilliard
Since leaving her career teaching elementary school, Jennie has been on a process of refining, and many times creating, processes…
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Women in Business: Laura Swope
Laura’s nominator begins by asking: “How do you describe Ms. Everything?” Laura began working for Vogt RV World as a…
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Women in Business: Lisa Smith
Lisa is responsible for managing the Tiffin Motorhomes Allegro Club, including planning and ensuring the success of several owner rallies…
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Women in Business: Mandy Weimerskirch
At REV Group, Mandy is the controller for Goldshield Fiberglass, American Coach, Holiday Rambler and Fleetwood RV brands, as well…
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Women in Business: Monika Geraci
Monika runs public relations and oversees all organic content for the RV Industry Association (RVIA), RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and…
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Women in Business: Nicole Schantz
At Priority RV Network, Nicole leads an independent RV dealer network, overseeing growth, dealer and supplier relations, and operational excellence.…
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Women in Business: Rachel Yessa
Rachel plays a critical role in shaping Lippert’s presence in the RV, automotive and marine industries. She develops partnerships and…
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Women in Business: Samantha Newcomb
Samantha is responsible for the interior design and product procurement for all materials for Forest River’s Pause / Reboot product.…
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Women in Business: Sarah Betz
As a co-owner of RV Doctor, Sarah oversees the service aspects of the business and manages inventory while working closely…
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Women in Business: Stacey Curtis
Stacey is responsible for developing, delivering and refining training programs that enhance the skills and performance of General RV’s Delivery…
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Women in Business: Valerie “Val” Chowning
Val is the third-generation owner of RV Sales. She has knowledge that surpasses most men in the industry when it…
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Women in Business: Victoria “Vicki” Ross
As plant manager, Vicki oversees all aspects of production and personnel for Thor Motor Coach’s Plant 240 — Class B…
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Ultrafabrics, Pantone Collaborate on ‘The Simple Pleasures’ Palette
For the third consecutive year, Ultrafabrics, maker of high-performance textiles, has collaborated with Pantone to create another exclusive color palette…
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How Consumers Are Searching: A Year in Review
RV Trader presents data to help dealerships understand what customers are looking for during online searches to help them make…
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How Consumers Are Searching for Truck Campers
RV Trader presents data to help dealerships understand what customers are looking for during online searches to help them make…
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How Consumers Are Searching for Travel Trailers
RV Trader presents data to help dealerships understand what customers are looking for during online searches to help them make…
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How Consumers Are Searching for Class Bs
RV Trader presents data to help dealerships understand what customers are looking for during online searches to help them make…
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How Consumers Are Searching for Class Cs
RV Trader presents data to help dealerships understand what customers are looking for during online searches to help them make…
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How Consumers Are Searching for Toy Haulers
RV Trader presents data to help dealerships understand what customers are looking for during online searches to help them make…
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How Consumers Are Searching for Class As
RV Trader presents data to help dealerships understand what customers are looking for during online searches to help them make…
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How Consumers Are Searching for Fifth Wheels
Statistical Surveys Inc. and RV Trader present data to help dealerships understand what customers are looking for during online searches…
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Best New Models 2025: Winnebago Revel Sport 44N
GVWR: 9,050 pounds Exterior length: 19 feet, 6 inches AC: 13,500 Btu (optional) Power: Winnebago Power MAX (8.4 kWh Lithionics…
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Best New Models 2025: Grand Design Lineage 25FW
GVWR: 12,125 pounds Exterior length: 25 feet, 8 inches Sleeps: 4 AC: 15,000 Btu Size of fridge: 10 cubic feet,…
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Best New Models 2025: Bob Tiffin Limited Edition Allegro
GVWR: 52,000 pounds Exterior length: 45 feet Sleeps: 3 to 5 Size of largest bed: King AC: 15,000 Btu (3)…
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Best New Models 2025: Heartland Bighorn 20th Anniversary Edition 391MFB
GVWR: 17,105 pounds Exterior length: 43 feet, 10 inches Sleeps: 3 to 4 AC: 15,000 Btu (3) Refrigerator: 20 cubic…
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Best New Models 2025: Jayco Greyhawk XL 30M
Jayco Greyhawk XL 30M GVWR: 19,500 pounds Exterior length: 31 feet, 4 inches Sleeps: 4 AC: 15,000 Btu Refrigerator: 10…
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Best New Models 2025: Highland Ridge Open Range 3X 390TBS
GVWR: 16,995 pounds Exterior length: 43 feet, 7 inches Sleeps: 8 AC: 15,000 Btu (3) Refrigerator: 21-cubic-foot residential Size of…
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Best New Models 2025: KZ RV Sportster X
GVWR: up to 20,000 pounds Exterior length: 39 feet, 11 inches to 44 feet, 5 inches Sleeps: 6 to 9…
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Best New Models 2025: Entegra Accolade XL 37M
GVWR: 31,000 pounds Exterior length: 39 feet, 4 inches Sleeps: 8 AC: 15,000 Btu (2) Refrigerator: Residential Size of largest…
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Best New Models 2025: Crossroads Sunset Trail Sport
Construction: 5-sided aluminum Exterior length: 32 feet, 10 inches AC: 13,500 Btu Refrigerator: 11 cubic feet, 12 volt Size of…
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Best New Models 2025: Impression 360MYR
GVWR: 15,885 pounds Exterior length: 42 feet, 11 inches Sleeps: 4 to 6 AC: 15,000 Btu Refrigerator: 10 to 16…
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Best New Models 2025: Salem/Wildwood VERANDA
GVWR: 9,765 to 16,200 pounds Exterior length: 34 feet, 7 inches to 44 feet, 11 inches Sleeps: 4 to 7…
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Best New Models 2025: East to West Bravado 33DS
GVWR: 22,000 pounds Exterior length: 34 feet, 1 inch Sleeps: 6 AC: 15,000 Btu Size of fridge: 16 cubic feet,…
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Best New Models 2025: Dynamax Isata 3 Freedom Edition 24SSSFXM
GVWR: 11,030 pounds Exterior length: 25 feet, 5 inches Sleeps: 4 AC: 15,000 Btu Refrigerator: 8 cubic feet, 12 volt…
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Best New Models 2025: Vengeance Rogue Armored Toy Hauler
GVWR: 17,100 to 17,435 pounds Exterior length: 45 feet, 1 inch to 45 feet, 4 inches Sleeps: 6 AC: 15,000…
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Best New Models 2025: Fleetwood Palisade
GVWR: 46,000 pounds Exterior length: 44 feet, 8 inches AC: three 15,000-Btu roof mount, ducted with Chill Grill and rear…
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Best New Models 2025: Gulf Stream 10th Anniversary Vintage Cruiser
Net carrying capacity: 1,294 pounds Exterior length: 23 feet, 1 inch AC: 15,000 Btu Power: includes 100-watt solar panel on…
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Best New Models 2025: Alliance Benchmark 44LFT
Dry weight: 15,000 pounds Exterior length: 44 feet, 11 inches Furnace: 30,000 Btu (2) AC: 15,000 Btu (3) Size of…
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Best New Models 2025: nuCamp TAB 360
GAWR: 3,900 pounds Dry weight: from 2,692 pounds Exterior length: 16 feet, 8 inches AC: Truma Saphir Size of fridge:…
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Best New Models 2025: Ember E-Series SPARK – 19ETS
GVWR: 5,995 pounds Dry weight: 4,550 pounds Exterior length: 23 feet, 4 inches AC: 18,000-Btu Furrion Chill Cube Size of…
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Best New Models 2025: Storyteller Overland CREW MODE
Exterior length: 23 feet GVWR: 11,030 pounds Sleeps: 5 AC: 13,500 Btu Power: 16.8 kWh lithium-based system MSRP: $349,128.88 Storyteller’s…
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Best New Models 2025: Outside Van Parks
AC and heating: Rooftop air conditioner/heat pump; dual-zone hydronic heating system that heats the air and water, located in the…
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Best New Models 2025: Dreamhaven RV Gladiator Force
GVWR: 5,952 pounds Exterior length: 20 feet, 8 inches Build: Fully fiberglass composite insulated floor, walls and roof AC: 110-volt…
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40 Under 40: Jordan Moore
As national business development manager at Medallion Bank, Jordan Moore helps bring RV dreams to life by providing customers with…
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40 Under 40: Jeremy Yoder
What Jeremy Yoder does at Jayco is mostly behind the scenes. Most people won’t recognize how important Jeremy’s role is…
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40 Under 40: Jodi Keena
As sales operations manager at Dragonfly Energy, maker of Battle Born Batteries, Jodi Keena is charged with leading a team…
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40 Under 40: Jennifer McAfee
Jennifer McAfee began with Newmar in 2016 in an entirely new position for the company: cycle counting. She spent a…
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40 Under 40: Jen Hudak
Founded in 2016 by Jen Hudak and her husband, Chris, Escapod has grown to be one of the leading manufacturers…
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40 Under 40: Jason Fink
Jason Fink has generational ties to the RV industry. His grandparents started Summit Seating in the 1990s in Elkhart, Indiana,…
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40 Under 40: James Field
A pattern begins to emerge when you look at many who made the 40 Under 40 list this year —…
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40 Under 40: Grant Smith
When he began with Winnebago in 2018, Grant Smith quickly learned the culture, product and industry, getting promoted to district…
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40 Under 40: Emma Starett
A natural leader, Emma Starett graduated high school with more than 35 credit hours of college courses. She then graduated…
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40 Under 40: Cody Nuss
If you’ve been around the RV industry for even a short time, you understand how heated and charged conversations around…
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40 Under 40: Chanse Walker
Chanse Walker is a second-generation Airstream associate who is described as having unmatched passion and dedication to the Airstream brand.…
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40 Under 40: Chad Hatzenbuhler
When you see striking graphics or a robust social media presence for Corral Sales RV, Chad Hatzenbuhler likely had part…
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40 Under 40: Casey King
Casey King began her career as a receptionist in the RV industry more than 20 years ago. From there, she…
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40 Under 40: Ben Holdread
Ben Holdread took over as sales/product manager for Forest River’s Surveyor brand during the pandemic when the industry was booming…
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40 Under 40: Amy Verwey
As the general manager for Owasco RV Centre, Amy Verwey is not afraid to roll up her sleeves and get…
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40 Under 40: Kristen Ramirez
Kristen Ramirez, recently named president of Hawkes Outdoors, is described by her colleagues as a tireless leader who works day…
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40 Under 40: Leigh Tiffin
Leigh Tiffin starts his day around 4 a.m. and diligently works — often until 8:30 p.m. — on making Tiffin…
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40 Under 40: Matt Eppers
Matt Eppers has only been in his current role at Grand Design RV since November 2023, but he was making…
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40 Under 40: Amber Friedman
While working at ExploreUSA (now Blue Compass) as one of its top sales leads, Amber Friedman also freelanced for Rollick,…
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40 Under 40: Alex Wallis
Alex Wallis’ ascent at A&L RV Sales has been quick, thanks to his willingness to be hands on and go…
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40 Under 40: Kyle Walcott
In Memoriam Kyle Walcott joined Midway RV Center in 2004 at 15 years old, tasked with cleaning up shop and…
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40 Under 40: Wesley Kowal
Wes Kowal exemplifies leadership in the industry by leveraging his extensive marketing expertise to drive many successful projects from concept…
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40 Under 40: Tyler Kelly
Shortly after being hired at App One, Tyler Kelly volunteered to accept the newly created recreational dealer sales role. In…
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40 Under 40: Trip White
Trip White has worked in the RV industry since he was a kid, beginning at United RV Center in 2013…
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40 Under 40: Toni Taylor-Wehr
Toni Taylor-Wehr exemplifies what it means to be a genuine leader at Campers Inn RV. Across 38 locations, she consistently…
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40 Under 40: Thomas Jozwiak
Thomas lives the saying, “There’s no ‘I’ in team.” His peers say he’s a driven employee and team player who…
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40 Under 40: Tom Hanan
As a 16-year veteran in the RV industry, Tom Hanan has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the market…
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