by Jessey Sanchez | Jun 26, 2025
BIO
He served as Executive VP of the Trailer Coach Association where he organized the first Dodger Stadium Manufactured Housing/RV Show in 1965. In 1968, he became CEO of Mobile Home Manufacturers Association where he led the move from Chicago to Washington DC in 1969 and through the merger with TCA and SEMHI helped form MHI in 1975. He was one of the early board members of the RV/MH Hall of Fame in 1972 where he became an honorary lifetime supporting member of the foundation. In 1967 he was named California Housing Commissioner by Gov. Ronald Reagan.
by Jessey Sanchez | Jun 26, 2025
BIO
A long time member of the Go RVing Coalition and RVIA Public Relations Committee, he and his company are among the strongest proponents of the RV lifestyle. He led his company to become the largest consumer organization (publications, clubs, shows, and retail outlets) in the country. As a writer, publisher, manager and chief executive, Mike has been an able and active promoter of the RV industry and the RV lifestyle.
by Jessey Sanchez | Jun 26, 2025
BIO
One of the founders of MHARR and a leader in the promotion of affordable quality homes, he was a leader in the development of the landmark Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 2000. He was Ohio MHA s outstanding manufacturer in all years from 2001 to 2006, and was recognized in 2002 with the National Association of Home Builders National Housing Quality Award. He was a member of the Midwest MH Show committee and served as Advertising Chairman.
by Jessey Sanchez | Jun 26, 2025
BIO
George Allen, CPM Emeritus, MHM Master, RV/MH Hall of Fame Inductee, & Emeritus member of Manufactured Housing Institute. Author & freelance factory-built housing, affordable housing, & land lease community consultant. Authored textbooks on real estate development, investment & property management; chapbooks on business & management wisdom, and on prayer; plus, a Collection of Figurative Language & Figures of Speech – a writer’s guide. Also pens a monthly business newsletter, weekly blog posting; and for 30+ years, the ALLEN REPORT, an annual summary of land lease community statistics. Contact him via EducateMHC c/o Box # 47024, Indpls, IN. 46247 & (317) 346-7156. Also email: gfa7156@aol.com & www.educatemhc.com. George is a Vietnam combat veteran, with service during Desert Storm; now a retired lieutenant colonel of U.S. Marines. A 33 year association activist, consultant and industry promoter with Indiana and Illinois MHA, he was a founding board member of the National Communities Council of MHI. He is author of several books on MH community management. In 2001 he received the National Institute of Real Estate Management’s J. Wallace Paletou Award for career management excellence.
by Jessey Sanchez | Jun 26, 2025
BIO
In 35 years as RV dealer, he was the founder of California RV Dealers Assn, and South Bay Dealers Assn. A founding member of RVDA and long time board member he served as national Chairman in 84-85. he is a recipient of the coveted James B Summers Award. After retiring and selling his dealership, he has become a highly respected 20 group facilitator and consultant to RV dealers in the US and Canada for over 25 years..
