Election for ’23 RV Industry Association Board Begins Today

Matt Carboneau

Carboneau is the sales manager of the Midwest region for WESCO Distribution (2016—Present). Before joining WESCO, he worked in sales leadership roles at Amerimax Building Products (2007—2016), Owens Corning Fabwel Division (1998–2007), and Fabwel Inc. (1989—1998). Matt has served as an RV Industry Association board member the past three years. He has been an active member of the Governance Committee and worked on an extensive update to the RV Industry Association By-Laws. His other RV Industry Association involvements included working on committees for membership, helped redefine what qualifies as an RV to help protect the industry’s reputation, was active in the Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C., and was a project lead for the inaugural emerging leaders rehabilitation project at Potato Creek State Park. Past community work includes leading fundraising events for St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, the United Way, and for the restoration of the Diocese of Northern Indiana’s Episcopal Retreat Center. He also coached youth sports leagues for six years and volunteered as a summer camp counselor for eight years. Matt earned his bachelor’s degree in general management from Purdue University with a minor in finance.

Mike Hesse, Blue Ox

Mike Hesse

Hesse is the CEO & chairman of Blue Ox in Pender, Neb., a position he has held since 2016. He is also the owner of Arena Sports Academy in Sioux City, Iowa, and Caicos Dream Tours in Turks & Caicos, as well as CEO & chairman of Pender, Neb. companies Automatic Manufacturing Inc. and Mad Ramps. From 1998-2016, Hesse was president and director of sales for BPI Technology Inc. He served on the RV Industry Association Board of Directors from 2018-2021. He is also the founder of the Hesse Foundation in Sioux City, Iowa. Hesse earned his degree in business administration and management from Briar Cliff University.

Bill Rogers, Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc./NTP-STAG/Seawide

Bill Rogers

Rodgers currently serves as president for Keystone/NTP-STAG / Seawide (2015—present). His previous experience includes leading Category Management at Keystone/NTP-STAG (2010– 2015), vice president of Supply Chain Management at Armstrong World Industries (2006–2010) and Textron Inc. (2001–2006), leading procurement at Holnam Inc. (1998–2001), and multiple positions with General Electric (1985–1998). He is currently serving on the RV Industry Association Board of Directors, is the chairman of the Standards Steering Committee, is a member of the RECT Task Force, and is a former member of the Governance Committee. He is also a Six Sigma Black Belt (DMAIC) and Green Belt (DFSS). Rodgers earned his degree in computer science from the University of Massachusetts and MBA from Northeastern University.

Jeffery Sather, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.

Jeff Sather

Sather is the president and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis where he has been since February 2018. Before Freightliner, hec was the general manager of specialty units controlling at Daimler Trucks North America (2008–2018) following various roles within the company (2001– 2008). He was employed at PACCAR Inc. from 1991–2001 where he held various finance positions. He has been on the RV Industry Association’s board of directors since March 2018 and services on the Public and Legislative Affairs Committee (2018–present) and the new Investment Committee. He has also been a board member at North America Fuel Systems Remanufacturing from 2008– 2018. Jeff is a CPA and earned his MBA from Seattle University and a business degree in finance and marketing from the University of Washington.