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OHI announced the 2024 graduates of the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality.

The [ES1] following dedicated owners, managers, operators and staff of some of the best RV parks, campgrounds and glamping businesses across the country have completed the Outdoor Hospitality Industry’s most prestigious cohort program focusing on business management principles and practices, according to a release from OHI, which was previously known as the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC).[ES2] 

“Congratulations to all of this year’s graduates. Completing any year of National School is a unique accomplishment and shows the dedication each of these members have to professional growth and the growth of their businesses and our industry,” said David Basler, OHI’s chief strategy officer. “We look forward to recognizing each of our amazing OHI members and previous graduates at OHCE2024 in Oklahoma City.”

Year 1 OHM

Bill Bosley, Big Guys Campground

Kaycee Butt, Columbus North Jellystone Park

Emily Button, Evergreen Campsites & Resort

Dominic Carlini, Joyland Park LLC

Shawn Chase, Triple R Camping Resort

Denise Cole, RV Park at Black Oak Casino Resort

Jeremy Corbin, The Resort at Erie Landing

Smith Dhaiti, Amelia RV Park

Michelle Durgin, ID-Readiness MWR

Erica Edmonds, Sun Outdoors

Thor Elliott, Soo Line Trail/Onamia KOA

Cyndi Elliott, Soo Line Trail/Onamia KOA

John Floyd, TN OUTDOOR REC

Ollie Gauthier, Hickory Hills Campground

Kristin Gilbertson, Whiskey Creek Family RV Park

Justin Glenn, US Army MWR

Patrick Gomer, Lakewood Camping Resort

Kevin Gundlach, Lone Oak Campsites

Julie Jackson, Prospective Owner

Abigail James, Mountain Lake Campground & Cabins

Robert Kelly, Valley View RV Resort

Casey Kelly, Valley View RV Resort

Linnsey Kenney, Mountain Pines Campground

Sharon Lapan, Backwoods Campground

Cherie Lopes Lone Oak Campsites

Shauna Love, Tuolumne & Calaveras Association of REALTORS

Courtney Mauldin, Lakewood Camping Resort

Katie McLeod, Quilly’s RV Parks

Ashley Migliaccio, Hidden Acres Family Campground

Russell Mitchell, Rivers End Campground

Laura Perri, Big Guys Campground

Jackie Reagor, Fishermans Rv Park, Inc.

Marty Reid, The Resort at Erie Landing

James Rennick, Camping On The Gulf

Kimberly Rennick, Camping On The Gulf

Lindsey Riley, Rancho Los Coches RV Park

Karla Rynes, USAG Fort McCoy / FMWR / BRD

Lisa Shirley, Mountain Pines Campground

Kelsey Sizemore, Ashland Scenic Campground

Hilton Snowdon, Virginia Campground Association

Brittan Tullier, Bogue Chitto Swamp Cabins

Year 2 OHP [DB3] [RW4] 

Lance Bevier, KOA Inc

Austin Cable, Austin Lake RV Park And Cabins

Andrew Confer, Presque Isle Passage RV Park

Mandi Cote, Old Orchard Beach Campground

Stephanie Culver, BuzzWorthy Property Management

Debbie Gibson, Columbia Sun RV Resort

Lauren Glenn, Buck Creek RV Park

Justin Hagen, Pride of America Camping Resort

Cassandra Hanly, Crazy Horse Campground, LLC

Ethan Hansing, Crazy Horse Campground, LLC

Dana Hester, Palomino RV Resort

Jodie Holava, Columbus North Jellystone Park

Haven Jones, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Daddy Joe’s

Nathan LeCompte, Emberglow Outdoor Resort

Jamie Mitchell, Big Bear RV Campground   DBA: Palmer / Anchorage N. KOA

Jessica Moore, NW Parks

Gabriel Ortego, Lakeview Park and Beach

Brianna Perreault, Two Lakes Campground

Kelly Drinkard, Perrow Mariners Landing

Waller Perrow , Mariners Landing

Kellan Scroggin, At Rivers Edge RV Resort

John Shenk, Ridge Rider Campground

James  Spinnenweber, Outback Time, Inc.

Jessica Stevens, Lakewood Camping Resort

Kevin Strickland, Lakewood Camping Resort

Ashley Tabor, Ashland Scenic Campground LLC

Kira Triplett, Ashland Scenic Campground

Becky Turner, NW Parks

Michael Ware, Mountain Pines Campground

Lisa Zawadzki, Rustic Creek Family Campground

Marc Zawadzki, Rustic Creek Family Campground

Year 3 OHE[DB5] [RW6] 

Lisa Courtney, Camp Jellystone

Joanne Gauthier, Hickory Hills Campground

Justin Watson, Buck Creek RV Park

“A lot has changed in the industry since I went through the school,” Jim Button, OHE, OHI’s Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, Owner of Evergreen Campsites, National School Graduate, and National School Instructor said. “But what hasn’t is that students walk away ready to face anything. The incredible rigor and skills built into the curriculum at National School ensures students are well-equipped to tackle existing problems at their park, and whatever might be thrown their way. It’s training for today and the future, and it has an incredible impact on our industry. It’s an honor to be part of that again this year.”

The George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality is an annual event that brings leading industry experts to the classroom to provide participants with the skills and expertise needed to make positive impacts on both their campgrounds and communities. These students’ accomplishments not only demonstrate the commitment to personal and professional growth but also elevates the standards of the Outdoor Hospitality Industry.

For the past 31 years, National School has been hosted by OHI, a member-driven organization dedicated to serving and advancing the Outdoor Hospitality Industry.  

“We had a fantastic 31st session of the school with 75 students completing their certifications.” Mark Machia, the “unofficial dean” of National School, a founding father of the program, and key volunteer leader at OHI said.  “It was great to have a diverse group of students from as far away as Alaska and several from the U.S. Army Morale, Welfare, and Recreation command all come together to improve the camping experience, to advance the Outdoor Hospitality Industry together for the benefit of all who enjoy the outdoors.”

Share your congratulations for the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality class of 2024 on OHI’s Facebook page. For more information about the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality and its impact, visit ohi.org/nationalschool.


@Riley Wilson doesnt have to be changed but this is a very long sentence [ES1]

@Riley Wilson doesnt have to be changed but this is a very long sentence [ES2]

Are there no Year 2 grads or are some of the ones listed above Y2? [DB3]

I’ve got to pull them from the spreadsheet still. [RW4]

Are there no Year 2 grads or are some of the ones listed above Y2? [DB5]

I’ve got to pull them from the spreadsheet still. [RW6]

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