About Us

Mission Statement

RV/MH Heritage Foundation Inc. is dedicated to preserving and advancing the proud history of the Recreation Vehicle and Manufactured Housing industries.
Our mission is to celebrate the innovators, leaders, and visionaries who built these industries and ensure their legacy continues to inspire future generations.

OUR MISSION:

    • To Honor the Leaders of Our Industries.
      The RV/MH Hall of Fame stands as a tribute to more than 480 inductees whose leadership, innovation, and vision shaped our shared story                                           
    • To Collect, Preserve and Display Industry History.                                                     The RV/MH Museum now holds more than 20,000 archival publications and artifacts that tell the story of our industries’ growth. Guests can walk through decades of design evolution and see how America traveled and lived.
    • To Educate and Inspire the Public.                                                                  Displaying the innovation and telling the stories of the individuals who have changed the two industries we represent in hopes of inspiring the next generation of RV and Manufactured Housing designers, owners, developers and leaders. 
    • To Host Industry and Community Events.                                                                The Northern Indiana Event Center provides over 100,000 square feet of flexible event space used year-round for trade shows, conventions, weddings, and community gatherings — drawing hundreds of thousands of guests to Elkhart each year.

    • To Support the Growth of the Industries We Serve.
      Through the Hall of Fame, Museum, Library, and Event Center, the Foundation provides a professional home for education, networking, and celebration of excellence within our fields.

    Daryll A. Milnikel |President RV/MH Heritage Foundation

    Our Continuing Vision
    In recent years, the RV/MH Heritage Foundation has achieved remarkable progress with  transforming operations, modernizing facilities, and strengthening financial sustainability.

    From restoring historic exhibits to launching new capital improvements, we are thoughtfully investing in the long-term success of this national treasure.

    We are currently advancing a new strategic leadership plan and structuring a modernization plan, to ensure our  initiatives will embody our mission statement and our campus continues to serve as the proud heart of the RV and MH industries for generations to come.

    A Message from the President
    When you walk through our doors, you’re not just entering a museum, you’re stepping into the living history of two great American industries built by dreamers, builders, and believers.

    As President, I am honored to continue the work of those who came before me, strengthening our operations, deepening our partnerships, and expanding our reach to ensure the RV/MH Heritage Foundation remains a national beacon of pride and progress for our two industries.

    Together, we can preserve this legacy.
    Together, we can inspire its future.

    Thank you for your continued support,


    Daryll A. Milnikel
    President | RV/MH Heritage Foundation Inc.
    RV/MH Hall of Fame & Museum | Northern Indiana Event Center

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    RV/MH Heritage Foundation, Inc. Board Room

    RV/MH Heritage Foundation, Inc. Library

    RV/MH Heritage Foundation, Inc. Hall of Fame

    Executive Committee

    • Joe Stegmayer, Chairman
      ELS Holdings LLC
      Phoenix, Arizona
    • Dana Nelsen, Vice Chairman
      RV News Magazine
      Denver, Colorado
    • Debbie Brunoforte, Past Chairwoman
      Retired owner of Little Dealer, Little Prices
      Phoenix, Arizona
    • Thomas R. Walworth, Secretary
      Statistical Surveys
      Grand Rapids, Michigan
    • Al Spencer, Treasurer
      Dakota Land Homes
      Sioux Falls, SD

    CoachmenBoard Members

    • Jeff Scoular, Board Representing Officer
      Jimsco, Inc
      Sioux Falls, South Dakota

     

    • Steve Like, Board Member
      Retired Cavco Industries
      Phoenix, Arizona
    • Mike Bear, Board Member
      Retired Coachmen
      Three Rivers, MI
    • Dave Schutz, Board Member
      Schutz Consulting
      Elkhart, IN
    • Mark Bowersox, Board Member
      Manufactured Housing Institute
      Arlington, VA
    • Ron Shepherd, Board Member
      President Camperland of Oklahoma
      Tulsa, OK
    • Spencer Roane, Board Member
      Pentagon Properties
      Atlanta, GA

    Foundation Staff

    • Ryan Szklarek
      Executive Vice President
      RV/MH Heritage Foundation
    • Jose Rodriguez
      Director of Museums
      RV/MH Heritage Foundation
    • Terry Compton
      Facility & Grounds Director RV/MH Heritage Foundation
    • Gena McKeown
      Director of Northern Indiana Event Center
      Northern Indiana Event Center
    • Gerardo Mejia
      Event Facilitator
      Northern Indiana Event Center

    Chairman Emeritus

     

    • Barry Cole,
      MH Insurance Services
      Orange, California