Unlock Your Leadership Skills and Build Your Network in the RV Industry

Join the Emerging Leaders Coalition - a unique opportunity to grow your leadership skills and expand your professional network within the RV industry. The coalition aims to strengthen institutional industry collaboration, competency, engagement, inclusivity, and innovation by identifying, recruiting, developing, engaging, and retaining emerging industry leaders and harnessing and elevating diverse emerging industry leader perspectives.   

Why Join?  

As an Emerging Leaders Coalition member, you will have access to opportunities and experiences such as:  

  • Leadership Development: Step into leadership roles and sharpen your skills for the next level.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders and peers through exclusive meetings and events.
  • Mentorship: Receive guidance from experienced professionals.
  • Career Growth: Expand your industry knowledge and boost your career trajectory. 

Application Requirements: 

To be considered for the Emerging Leaders Coalition, applicants must be employed by a supplier, OEM, campground, dealer, or a company that services one or more of those segments of the RV industry. Additionally, applicants from supplier and OEM companies must be RV Industry Association members by the start of the following calendar year (2026). 

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Coalition, as outlined on the application. 

Applications, including the signed supervisor portion, must be submitted by June 30, 2025.  Selected applicants will be notified in the fall.

Onboarding Toolkit

We know joining a new industry can be overwhelming, especially one as dynamic, innovative, and interconnected as the RV industry. That’s why the Emerging Leaders Coalition's Training and Development Task Force created this suite of educational resources — designed to help new professionals quickly get up to speed and feel confident navigating the world of RVs.

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Current Roster

View the current coalition membership list and learn more about additional RV Industry Association committees.

View the Roster

Apply for the Emerging Leaders Coalition

Are you ready to grow your leadership skills and join a dynamic community of industry innovators? Download our application form and submit it to RVELC@RVIA.org today! 

Please note: The application period has ended for 2025. We will begin accepting applications for the next class in March of 2026.

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Contact Us

For additional information, please contact Emerging Leaders Coalition Staff Liaisons Kyle Correa-Brady and Catherine Barsanti at kcorrea-brady@rvia.org or cbarsanti@rvia.org.