Workplace Safety Committee

This Workplace Safety Committee, comprised of manufacturer and supplier members of the RV Industry Association, proactively addresses ways to improve the safety environment for RV plant workers. The Committee monitors RV industry safety metrics and hosts virtual and in-person safety seminars and leadership training for plant management and executive level leadership.

Chair Organization Title
Darrick Parker THOR Industries, Inc. Director of Environmental Health & Safety
Member Organization Title
Amanda Jacobson Newmar Corporation EHS Manager
Bob Barnes Renegade RV Safety & Facilities Manager
David Youmans Forest River, Inc. EHS Manager
Elizabeth Ruff THOR Industries, Inc. Quality Specialist
James Murray Winnebago Industries, Inc. Director Enterprise Safety & Security
Kevin Lehman Brinkley RV, LLC Facilities/Maintenance/EHS Manager
Kyle Russell Lippert Director of EHS
Latife Kowalski Cummins, Inc. Facilities/Maintenance/EHS Manager
Mark Styers Patrick Industries, Inc. VP of EHS
Norm Vanlaningham Cummins, Inc. Director of EHS
Ricky Seward Lippert VP of EHS
Sean Hochstetler ObeCo, Incorporated VP of Sales & Marketing
Tim Edwards Thor Motor Coach Director of HR CWCP
Staff Liaison Organization Title
Bryan Ritchie RV Industry Association - HQ Vice President, Standards
Monika Geraci RV Industry Association - HQ Senior Director, PR & Communications