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 quality campers that make people happy.

With a hand in every aspect of the business, Scott instills that same passion into his colleagues and employees by leading by example and making sure everyone is on the same page. From manufacturing to purchasing to service after the sale, Scott has built a team around him that supports the goals and the vision of the company.

“They have bought into the mantra of, ‘If we do it right, we will always have customers!’” his nominator says.

Scott attributes much of Soaring Eagle’s success to a number of long-time RV dealer friends who asked him for years to get back into the truck camper market.

“We simply listened to trusted dealers who asked us to bring a quality-built, affordably priced truck camper back to the market,” Scott says. “By listening to these dealers and responding by building truck campers that offered a higher level of craftsmanship and attention to detail in the entry level market space, Soaring Eagle has reinvigorated an entire market segment.”

Scott says he enjoys teaching others on his team how to succeed in the RV industry.

“At Soaring Eagle Campers, that starts with our commitment to quality. We build our campers one at a time here and are not interested in the problems or the headaches that can come by chasing the dollars tied to building dozens of campers a day.

“We are proud that, despite an extended, weak RV sales economy, we have never laid off workers at Soaring Eagle Campers, and we have no plans to do so. I cannot think of a better way to support our employees than by maintaining our commitment to doing it right and building our business.”

Scott supports a wide variety of local and regional charitable organizations and efforts, including giving scholarships and grants through his two charitable organizations that he founded, the Tuttle Family Foundation and the Life Center of Elkhart County. He also serves on an oversight committee at the Elkhart County Community Foundation, works with the Boys & Girls Club and co-founded Courtney’s House — a home for adults with disabilities.

“Like many others, I have been very blessed by being able to be a part of this great industry of ours and coupled with a belief that, ‘Where much is given, much is required.’ I am committed to giving back as much as I can to my community,” Scott says.

What it means to Scott to work in the RV industry this long:

First and foremost, I’d say that being in this industry for so long means that I have been really blessed. I am thankful that God has provided the opportunity for myself and my family to be a part of this great industry. I started in it when I was 20 years old and I will be 60 this month, so it has really been a blessing. I’d also say that it means that I really like what I do.

Scott’s advice for younger people just starting their careers:

The No. 1 thing I’ve always said is, “Build it right, and you will always have customers.” I think that still stands as one of the most important things I could point anyone to today, especially in an age where we see some cutting corners and trying to build campers as inexpensively as possible in order to chase increased profits. I would encourage young people just getting into this great industry to find a company that has the same values, ethics and principles that they want to be associated with and not settle for anything else. We have more opportunities and past success stories than any other industry I know of. If you are willing to work for it, you can accomplish whatever you set your mind to in the RV industry, including becoming an entrepreneur and owning your own company. The RV industry has a long history of producing successful entrepreneurs, so if that is your heart’s desire, become a sponge and learn as much as you can in every area of the business. Find mentors that you look up to and respect, who are willing to pour into you and can elevate your skills so that you can one day achieve even some of what they have. This is the RV industry, so everyone has a chance. Lastly, I’d say to the younger people in our industry, when you start to experience some success, be sure to be intentional about giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of others. Where much has been given, much is required is a position that I believe to be true.

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