RV PRO’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2024

Now in its fifth year, the 40 Under 40 recognition for young professionals in the RV industry has become an annual highlight. RV PRO’s editors were once again blown away by the impressive nominations we received, making our final 40 hard to narrow down. It is an honor to celebrate all of the industry’s up-and-comers, …

40 Under 40: Jordan Moore

As national business development manager at Medallion Bank, Jordan Moore helps bring RV dreams to life by providing customers with the financing they need. Since joining the team at Medallion Bank, Jordan has worked to elevate the institution to be the premier provider of subprime and near-prime financing in the market.  “The subprime market is …

40 Under 40: Jeremy Yoder

What Jeremy Yoder does at Jayco is mostly behind the scenes. Most people won’t recognize how important Jeremy’s role is until something goes wrong with the electrical on their motorhome — but considering the complexity of the components inside what is essentially a home on wheels, electrical engineering is essential.  “This award is so well …

Wholesale RV Values Continue To Decline

The average values for motorhomes and towables sold at auction fell once again last month, even if just slightly. “This is the second consecutive month of decreases across the board, which more than likely indicates the beginnings of a return to normal seasonal patterns,” says Eric Lawrence, principal analyst – specialty markets, Black Book. “As …

40 Under 40: Jodi Keena

As sales operations manager at Dragonfly Energy, maker of Battle Born Batteries, Jodi Keena is charged with leading a team that serves as both sales representatives and technical support. Jodi has made her mark during her six years at Dragonfly Energy and, Tyler Bourns, chief marketing officer at Dragonfly Energy, describes her as a “cornerstone” …

40 Under 40: Jennifer McAfee

Jennifer McAfee began with Newmar in 2016 in an entirely new position for the company: cycle counting. She spent a couple years launching and perfecting the position before being promoted to buyer, where she was responsible for the day-to-day buying of basic commodities. After a few years in this position learning purchasing and understanding expediting, …

40 Under 40: Jen Hudak

Founded in 2016 by Jen Hudak and her husband, Chris, Escapod has grown to be one of the leading manufacturers of off-road campers. The company, founded in Jen’s mom’s garage, was ranked the ninth fastest-growing manufacturer in 2021’s Inc. 5000. “In the ever-evolving RV market, Jen has shown the ability to see market trends and …

40 Under 40: Jason Fink

Jason Fink has generational ties to the RV industry. His grandparents started Summit Seating in the 1990s in Elkhart, Indiana, which operated some in the RV industry. Calling Elkhart home, Jason has worked for Lippert, Durashox and Summit Seating, where he experienced success in growing those businesses.  As the director of sales for Valley Screen …

40 Under 40: James Field

A pattern begins to emerge when you look at many who made the 40 Under 40 list this year — most came from humble beginnings in the RV industry, often starting at the bottom and working their way through the ranks to leadership positions. James Field of MDC Campers and Caravans is no exception. From …

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