OHI Names Grads of National School of Outdoor Hospitality – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
OHI, the member-driven organization dedicated to serving the RV parks, campgrounds, and glamping businesses that make up the Outdoor Hospitality Industry, announced the 2025 graduates of the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality.
The 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 as applied to the outdoor hospitality industry, according to a press release.
“Congratulations to all of this year’s graduates. Each graduate’s commitment to professional growth is commendable. Completing any year of National School is an achievement and an investment in their business, their team and the future of our industry,” said Paul Bambei, president and CEO of OHI.
Year 1 OHM
- Judy Sheely – Camp HiYo!
- Troy Larock – Army Outdoor Recreation
- James Williams – Army Outdoor Recreation
- Karl Washko – DFMWR
- Nikki Tirado – Army Outdoor Recreation
- Bri Wilcox – Army Outdoor Recreation
- Wesley Judd – Army Outdoor Recreation
- Itzel Rivera – Army Outdoor Recreation
- Rebecca Harper – Army Outdoor Recreation
- Ellie Christensen – Army Outdoor Recreation
- Yoshihiro Tome – Army Outdoor Recreation
- Derek Haglethorn – Army Outdoor Recreation
- Bryan Champion – Army Outdoor Recreation
- Chris Brigham – Lakewood Camping Resort
- Valerie Larson – Alluring Oaks RV Park
- Phillip Mauldin – Lakewood Camping Resort
- Robby Ammons – Lakewood Camping Resort
- Derek Schultz – Jellystone Park Grayling
- Maribeth Arnone – Rustic Acres Jellystone Park
- Megan McKenzie – At Rivers Edge RV Resort
- Neal Patten – Lake Joy Campground
- Jay Zimmer – USA Freedom Investors
- Chantel McLeod – Crow’s Nest Outdoor Adventure
- Taylor Johnson – The Vineyards Campground and Cabins: City of Grapevine
- Morgan Denny – Vineyards Campground & Cabins – City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation
- Shallee Riley – Rancho Los Coches RV Park
- Ben Busbee – Columbia County Parks, Recreation, and Events
- Alan Kahn – Silver Lake Resort
- Myria Dickey – Bright Lights Camps LLC
- Cory Wendt – Vacation Station RV Resort
- Autumn Rennick – Camping On The Gulf
- Rachel Robinson – Horizon Outdoor Hospitality
- Mary Irene Yarbrough – Fort Carson DFMWR Camp Hale
- Lisa Smith – Prospective Owner
- Susan Adams – Kershaw Creek Camp & Kayak
- Rob Adams – Kershaw Creek Camp & Kayak
- AJ Guimont – US ARMY Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR)
- Travis Walsh – Jellystone Park Warrens
- Savanna Rose – Little Arrow Outdoor Resort
- Rachel Newton – Twisted Parrot Luxury RV Resort
- Mark McLeod – Crow’s Nest Outdoor Adventure
- Nainsi McKinney – Emberglow Outdoor Resort
- Corey Moon – Moon Commercial Construction
- Greg Martin – Camp Clearwater
- Lisa Shank – Beyonder Resort Cajun Moon
- Kandy Murphy – BuzzWorthy Property Management
- Kinnley McNabb – Four Corners Resort and Marina
- Erik Brown – Seal Rocks RV Cove
- Rachel Margolis – Rincon Country East RV Resort
- Deb Stough – Cedar Lake Campground
- Laura Brooks – Pymatuning Adventure Resort
- Sam Mueller – Forest Haven RV Resort
- Kyle Closner – Noble Forest RV Village
- Dawn Cannon – CRR Hospitality
- Cindy Mark – Beaver Trail Campground, LLC
- Heather Swartz Blauer – Chassahowitzka River Campground
- Rebekka Blackmon – Greensport RV Park and Marina
- Johanna Mason – Watts Bar Lake Jellystone Park Camp-Resort
- Daniel Henderson – Wyatts Hideaway Campground
- Douglas Davis – Recon Equity, LLC
- Nick Verhey – Sturgis View Campground
- Gabriel Laso – FMWR
Year 2 OHP
- Sonya Zacker – Clayton Park RV Escape
- Courtney Mauldin – Lakewood Camping Resort
- Corey Behymer – CERA Sports Park & Campground
- Karla Rynes – USAG Fort McCoy / FMWR / BRD
- Bill Bosley – Big Guys Campground
- Laura Perri – Big Guys Campground
- Kaycee Butt – Columbus North Jellystone Park
- James Rennick – Camping On The Gulf
- Kimberly Rennick – Camping On The Gulf
- Erica Edmonds – Sun Outdoors Salt Lake City
- Jackie Reagor – Fisherman’s RV Park
- Rusty Mitchell – Rivers End Campground
- Diggy Riley – Rancho Los Coches RV Park
- Emily Button – Evergreen Campsites & Resort
- Marty Reid – The Resort at Erie Landing
- Brian Dawson – Homestead Campground
- Katie McLeod – Quilly’s RV Park
- Jeremy Corbin – Resort at Erie Landing
- Jennifer Dawson – Homestead Campground
- Bunny Henderson – Wyatts Hideaway Campground
- Ashley Cary – Hidden Acres Family Campground
- Robb Kelly – Valley View RV Resort
- Casey Kelly – Valley View RV Resort
- Abigail James – Mountain Lake Campground
- Cyndi Elliott – Badlands Hotel and Campground
- Jamie Dunklin – Redbud Ranch RV Resort
- Thomas Bales – Swan Lake Resort & Campground
- Ollie Gauthier – Hickory Hills Campground
“I’m so proud to be part of something so impactful. Watching these students be fully engaged in their learning is truly invaluable,” said Jim Button, Chair of the OHI Board of Directors, Owner of Evergreen Campsites, National School Graduate and National School Instructor. “The relationships they’ve built and the knowledge they’ve gained will stay with them for years to come. They’re leaving fired up and ready to drive the Outdoor Hospitality Industry forward. Congratulations, Class of 2025!”
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 commitment to personal and professional growth but also elevate the standards of the outdoor hospitality industry, stated the release.
OHI extends its gratitude to the sponsors who help make the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality possible: Newbook, TengoInternet, Green River Cabins and Cottages, and Firefly Reservations. Their support fosters education and growth within the outdoor hospitality industry.
For the past 32 years, National School has been hosted by OHI, a member-driven organization dedicated to serving and advancing the Outdoor Hospitality Industry. If you’re interested in attending the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality in 2026 and receiving updates about scholarship opportunities, join the VIP list here.
