Month: November 2017

Kaleigh Morgan, service coordinator at Hemlock Hill RV in Southington, Conn., has been chosen as the 2018-2019 recipient of the Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship. According to a press release, the scholarship, valued at nearly $15,000, will allow her to attend an 18-month Spader Leadership Development Program. The program is just one element of the […]

(Nov.9, 2017) -- Kaleigh Morgan, service coordinator at Hemlock Hill RV in Southington, Connecticut, has been chosen as the 2018-2019 recipient of the Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship.

Meyer Distributing Inc. announced the addition of a new cross-dock in Lakewood, Wash. The cross-dock will have a direct, next-day feed from Meyer’s Portland, Ore., distribution hub which houses one of the largest inventories of automotive accessories and RV parts in the Northwest. “While RV has been our core business in the Northwest, our traditional […]

Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) announced the promotion of Carl Yoder to general manager for the company’s warehousing division at Plant 39. Previously, Yoder was assistant general manager at LCI Plant 45. According to a press release, Yoder is responsible for managing the receiving, warehousing and shipping for LCI’s Aftermarket Division based in South Bend, Ind. […]

Huntington Bancshares Inc. continues to focus on its recreational lending business, following the expansion of subsidiary FirstMerit Corp. into 17 additional states earlier this year, according to the bank’s recent third-quarter earnings call. Huntington Bank continues to “execute on the significant revenue enhancement opportunities,” which includes RV and marine lending expansions, Steve Steinour, Huntington’s president and chief executive, […]

(Nov. 9, 2017) -- There’s a new attraction at this year’s National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Nov. 27-30: the Top Tech Challenge, a contest among eight professionals vying to be crowned the “Top Tech of the Year.” Barry Eckel, vice president of Sales & Marketing, said that Thetford/Norcold is proud to be one of four inaugural Challenge co-sponsors.

Jason Bell of Chemo RV Sales and Service in 150 Mile House, British Columbia, was presented with the prestigious 2017 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award Wednesday (Nov. 8) at the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada’s Annual Meeting as part of the RV Dealers International Convention/Expo in Las Vegas. According to a […]

(Nov. 8, 2017) -- Helder challenged attendees to be more present with people and to recognize that “When you smile at someone it automatically makes them feel good about themselves” and that “energy is a choice. You can have as much or as little as you want.”

(Nov. 8, 2017) -- Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS) reports that dealership expert Michael Rees will be hosting an online workshop on Nov. 16, during which he will provide dealers with an in-depth lesson on how to be an effective dealership manager and leader.

(Nov. 8, 2017) -- “While RV has been our core business in the Northwest, our traditional truck accessory business is really catching stride as customers see what we can bring to the table,” says Cody Ziegler, national sales manager for Meyer.