Michael R. Evans

Michael R. Evans

BIO
A housing retailer with locations in 4 states serving customers in 10 states and providing affordable housing to over 12,000 families. He has served 20 years on the board of the South Dakota Housing Association and the North Central Manufactured Housing Institute. He has served several governors on issues of manufactured housing taxation, movement and zoning.

Doug Gorman

Doug Gorman

BIO
He was a charter member of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development Consensus Committee as the only housing retailer on the committee. He is Past-Chairman of the MHI Federated States Division representing retailers and community operators and has been recognized 9 times as MHI Retail Center of the Year. He has served as chairman of the Great Southwest Home Show.

Nelson and Mary Emily Jackson

Nelson and Mary Emily Jackson

BIO
Beginning in the early 1970s with 30 RV sites, they built their campground into a community which now provides sites for 3,449 RVs. They were recognized as National RV Park of the Year in 1997, 98, 99, 02, 03, 08, 09 and 2011-12. In 2006 they were honored by the South Carolina Governor for their efforts in promoting tourism in the state. They have, for 40 years been active in national, state and local campground associations where they have served as mentors to campground operators nationwide..

Edith Lane

Edith Lane

BIO
As the founder, in 1969, and leader of the national club for single RV travelers now having chapters throughout the US and in Canada she served for 15 years as President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Beginning with 9 charter members the club has grown to over 5,000 international members. Developer of 3 RV Parks targeting single RVers and a longtime columnist on the RV lifestyle in national consumer magazines. Because of her early vision, most RV clubs now have a chapter for singles.

Gerald Meuret

Gerald Meuret

BIO
While growing his company, he served 32 years on the board of directors of the Wisconsin Housing Alliance including terms as chairman in 81, 83-84, and in 1990. As the only 3 term chairman of his association, he developed such credibility that 100% of the producers in his state became members. He has been a firm advocate of customer service while providing thousands of families with homes. He is recognized as having changed the perception of manufactured housing for the better in Wisconsin.