Wilbur Bontrager

Wilbur Bontrager, an RV manufacturer from Jayco in Middlebury, Indiana. An RVIA board member and Past Chairman, also serving on the Standards and Legislative Affairs committees, he is recognized as a key leader in the development and implementation of programs to promote the RV industry. His company is recognized for its attention to quality and integrity with its dealers , consumers, and employees.

Gordon Collins

Gordon Collins, a housing and RV manufacturer from Fleetwood Industries in Riverside California. For over 50 years he has been an active promoter of the manufactured housing industry in the US and Canada. He has served as an owner and as a national sales manager for housing manufacturers and as a successful retailer, always maintaining a high level of activity with industry associations. He continues to travel the country as an ambassador for the housing industry and a communication link between many of the industry pioneers.

Edward Hussey, Jr

Edward Hussey, Jr, a housing manufacturer from Liberty Homes in Goshen, Indiana. A champion of legislation supporting the housing industry he has led the campaigns to update the HUD code and was the key leader of the effort which passed the Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 2000. A long time board member and now Chairman of MHARR he is active on many state and national associations.

William Kormeier

The late William Kormeier, an industry supplier from Nordyne in O’Fallon, Missouri. A long time champion for the manufactured housing industry, he has worked with numerous manufacturers to develop and promote a great many HVAC products to enhance the comfort and livability of affordable housing.

Don Magary

Donald Magary, an RV industry media specialist from Website Management in Tempe, Arizona. A strong promoter of the RV lifestyle as a writer and editor, he is recognized as a champion of many industry causes always focusing on “what is best for the entire RV industry”. He is also recognized as the key pioneer in the industry’s use of the digital universe with the largest website portal for information and sales. He has designed and developed websites for dozens of industry companies and associations.

Darryl Searer

Darryl Searer, an industry supplier from Ultra-Fab Products in Elkhart, Indiana. A long time promoter of the RV industry he has served over 20 years on the RVIA Public Relations Committee, as President of the RV Aftermarket Association, member of the Go RVing Coalition and board member of the RV/MH Hall of Fame

Wade F.B. Thompson

Wade F.B. Thompson, an RV manufacturer from Thor Industries in Jackson Center, Ohio. He is the founder and Chairman of Thor Industries having built his company into America’s largest RV and small bus manufacturer with divisions in the US and Canada. He is a strong supporter of industry training and educational programs.

William H. Turney

The late William H. Turney, an association executive from the Florida Manufactured Housing Association in Tallahassee, Florida. He is recognized as a dynamic leader as a housing retailer, association officer, Florida’s representative on the National Manufactured Housing Federation, and Assistant Executive Director of the Florida MH Association.

Donald W. Wallace

Donald W. Wallace, an RV retailer from Lazy Days RV Center in Seffner, Florida. He is recognized for building the nation’s largest RV dealership and for his years of dedicated support to the Florida RV Supershow, the Go RVing campaign, and many other RVDA and RVIA events for over 30 years.

Frank Walter

Frank Walter, an association executive from the Manufactured Housing Institute in Arlington, Virgina. A 25 year Vice President of Technical Activities for the manufactured housing industry he is recognized of his leadership of engineering, design and construction issues in the industry

These ten industry leaders join 291 previous inductees installed in the 36 years that the RV/MH Hall of Fame.