by Jessey Sanchez | Jun 26, 2025
BIO
An innovative manufacturer, he introduced affordable diesel pushers to the industry. He created the electronic “magic bed” that rose to the ceiling to greatly expand the living space in his smaller coaches. His use of side-aisle floor plans opened the door for a wide variety of interior designs. His introduction of automatic awnings was a well received convenience for RVers. Identified as an industry rebel for his unconventional approach to the industry, he was honored as the 1994 RV Industry Executive of the Year.
by Jessey Sanchez | Jun 26, 2025
BIO
For over 30 years, he has served as keeper of the “official” scorecard for production and sales in both the RV and manufactured housing industries. In over 20 years on the RVIA Market Information Committee he has led the distribution of retail data to the industry. 10 years ago he began accumulation and distributing the information to now also serve the Canadian market. Over 25 years, his information distribution has progressed from a quarterly journal in print to 24 hour immediate digital access.
by Jessey Sanchez | Jun 26, 2025
BIO
He founded the first publicly traded company to operate land-lease communities, establishing credibility for housing communities on Wall Street that grew to provide over 12,000 home sites. He successfully lobbied for creative zoning for senior citizen communities in Colorado. He represented MH communities on an advisory council to the small business administration. He has also created a very upscale RV resort providing a unique brand of luxury to the RV world. He created a concept of fractional time shares where a resident of one of his communities could share access with residents of other communities.
by Jessey Sanchez | Jun 26, 2025
BIO
Since 1968 she has led her company in retail sales of both HUD code and modular homes and the development and management of communities providing over 600 home sites in Maine and New Hampshire. As president of Burlington Homes, a HUD code manufacturer, she is the only woman to be the active leader simultaneously in all three divisions (retail, community and manufacturing) of the industry. She is a founding member of the Maine Manufactured Housing Association and a board member of the Manufactured Association for Regulatory Reform.
