Reserve Your Seat for 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
Now is the time to book your seats for the 2025 RV/MH Hall of Fame induction dinner, which is Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Ingram Hall on the campus of the the Hall of Fame, 21565 Executive Parkway, Elkhart, IN 46514. Cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m. ET and the dinner/ceremony starts at at 6 p.m., according to a release.
“We are once again celebrating an incredibly deserving class of MH and RV inductees,” the release stated. “As many of you know, the Hall of Fame has welcomed a new president in 2025 to run the organization, and this will be Darryl Milnikel’s first experience in hosting the induction dinner ceremony.”
“It’s an incredible honor to step into this role at such a pivotal time,” Milniekel stated. “The Induction Dinner is not only a celebration of individual achievement, but a powerful reminder of the legacy and future of the RV and MH industries. I’m proud to host this event and welcome another outstanding class into our Hall of Fame family.”
Along with the Induction Dinner, the Hall of Fame will be hosting a special green jacket presentation exclusive to current inductees, past inductees and the Hall’s board of directors. This will include live music, small plates, drinks, facility tours, and the delivery of green jackets to this year’s class.
“We look forward to hosting our fraternity of inductees the night before the main induction ceremony. If you are a current or past inductee, an invitation will be arriving in the mail with RSVP information and more details about the event,” the release stated.
This year’s class of inductees includes:
RV Class
- Chad Reece – Manufacturer – Winnebago – Forest City, Iowa
- Garry Bewernick – Distributor – Atlas Trailer -Chestermere, Alberta, CA
- Larry Troutt – Dealer – Toppers RVs – Waller, Texas
- Jason Lippert – Supplier – Lippert Components – Elkhart, Indiana
- Thomas Irions – OEM / Supplier – ASA Electronics – Middlebury, Indiana
MH Class
- Bill Poynter – Manufacturer / Retailer – Guerdon Industries – Lexington, Kentucky
- Kurt Kelly – Insurance – American Insurance Alliance – Spring, Texas
- Nelson Steiner –Community Owner / Operator – Steiner Communities – Tampa, Florida
- Mark Raukar – Dealer – Little Valley Homes – Novi, Michigan
- Steven Schaub – Community Owner / Operator – YES Communities – Denver, Colorado
Click here to register your seat, table or sponsorship.
For questions, call the Hall’s Executive Vice President Ryan Szklarek at 574-360-9789
