Ryan Elias Elected RV Industry Association Board Chair

The RV Industry Association Board of Directors elected Ryan Elias, President & General Manager of Leisure Travel Vans / Triple E RV as Chair of the Board during the group’s meeting earlier this month at the RV Leadership Conference. Elias most recently served as RV Industry Association Board of Directors Vice Chair and as Chair of the Emerging Leaders Coalition.

“I truly believe in the direction the Association is heading and the work being done by staff and the volunteer leadership to promote and protect the industry. It’s important work, and it’s in very good hands with Ryan and the rest of the Board,” said Mary Pouliot, who most recently served as RV Industry Association Chair. “It has been an absolute privilege to serve as Chair and to work alongside industry leaders over the past 20 years. I’m incredibly proud to have been a part of it.”

“We want to thank Mary Pouliot for her outstanding leadership not only of the Board of Directors but the leadership and guidance she has provided to the RV industry for more than 20 years,” said RV Industry Association President & CEO Craig Kirby. “As Ryan takes over as Chair, we know the Association is in proven and capable hands to guide the industry into the future.”

Executive Committee officers were also elected to their posts, including Vice Chair Brett Randall of Aliner and Treasurer Jeff Rodino of Patrick Industries. Coley Brady was newly elected to the Executive Committee in the role of Secretary.  Kevin McArt will continue to serve on the Executive Committee as Immediate Past Chair. RV Industry Association President Craig Kirby also serves on the Executive Committee.