FMCA’s Chris Smith Steps Down as Executive Director, CEO – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
In a message to its membership, it was announced Sunday, July 14, that Chris Smith has left his position as executive director and CEO of FMCA. In an email FMCA National President Gary Milner informed the association’s members that Smith requested a release from his contract, and that “he and FMCA have reached a mutual agreement to part ways.”
Smith declined to comment when contacted by RVBusiness.
In accordance with FMCA’s bylaws and with the advice and consent of the Executive Board, Milner continued, a Management Committee has been appointed for the search of a replacement. In addition to Milner, the members of the Management Committee includes Paul Mitchell, Bill Dees, Dianna Huff and staff liaison Sherry Light.
“On behalf of FMCA, I would like to thank Chris for his 10-plus years of employment,” Milner concluded.
Smith had served as FMCA’s executive director and CEO since October 2016. Smith joined the association in August 2013 as director of administrative services/controller. Smith graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Prior to FMCA, he served as assistant controller for a Cincinnati-based company for several years.
In December 2017, membership eligibility in FMCA – which had been open to motorized RV owners up to that point – was expanded to include owners of all types of self-contained RVs becoming. Previously, membership was limited to motorhome owners for the first 54 years of FMCA’s hsitory.
Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) is an international organization for families who own and enjoy the use of self-contained, motorized recreation vehicles known as motorhomes. The association maintains its national headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, and currently has more than 70,000 active member families. FMCA offers its members a number of benefits, including a subscription to its monthly magazine, Family Motor Coaching; a medical evacuation and travel assistance program valued at $105 per family; group rates on a roadside assistance program and on motorhome and auto insurance; discounted rates for RV tours and caravans; and a tire purchasing program. Perhaps the most important benefit of FMCA membership is the camaraderie and friendships that develop among people enjoying the common interest of motorhome travel and recreation. The organization can be reached at (513) 474-3622 or (800) 543-3622 and on the Web at FMCA.com.
