Month: November 2013

(Nov. 1, 2013) -- “As our company has grown, I have learned that my attention and focus must be on the company’s culture, vision, relationships, and strategy" said Jeff Hirsch, president of Campers Inn. "I am confident that Ben will ensure that our operations continue to improve, and all employees will experience the quality support from corporate that they deserve."

N.H.-based multilocation dealer Campers Inn announced the promotion of Ben Hirsch to the position of COO. According to a press release, Hirsch grew up in the business working at the original Campers Inn location in Acton, Mass.  He went to college at West Point, and then was an Army officer serving as a helicopter pilot, [...]

Sports Illustrated senior writer Peter King will provide an insider’s view of the NFL and share tales from his three-week RV tour of NFL training camps this summer at the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) Outlook 2014: EVERYWHERE, the popular opening breakfast kicking off the National RV Trade Show on Dec. 3 from 7:30-9 a.m. [...]

A group led primarily by hospitality industry veterans is establishing the Cruise Inn campground network, a membership organization the goal of which is to sign up 120 campgrounds within the next three years in an effort to become ”the largest brand in the outdoor facility space.” ”We are being very conservative,” said Scott Anderson, president [...]

Drew Industries Inc., parent to RV and manufactured housing suppliers Lippert Components Inc. and Kinro Inc., today (Nov. 1) reported a 52% increase in net income for its third quarter, ended Sept. 30, boosted by improved margins and strong performance in the company’s RV segment. Net income during the period totaled $14.8 million, or 62 [...]