Preparations Underway For Upcoming Board Of Directors Election

The RV Industry Association Governance Committee has begun the process of recruiting candidates and establishing the slate for this year’s Board of Directors election. This election will take place during the month of September, starting after Labor Day, and the results will be announced in early October. Successfully elected new board members will begin serving their three-year terms on January 1, 2022.

Each year, the Governance Committee is responsible for recruiting and assembling a ballot of qualified RV industry leaders who are interested in running for one of the positions up for election. There are five open seats this year’s election: four RV manufacturer seats and one supplier seat.

In addition to candidates specifically recruited by the Governance Committee, the RV Industry Association Bylaws also provide a way for qualified nominees to be submitted directly from the membership. Such nominations must be submitted to the RV Industry Association in writing and be signed by the official representatives of at least three voting class member companies. The deadline for receiving written nominations from the membership is 5:00 pm EDT, Friday, July 30, 2021. All properly submitted nominees will be added to the final ballot. Send completed written nominations to Bob Schmitt, RV Industry Association Vice President & General Counsel, at rschmitt@rvia.org.

The Board of Directors is the highest-level authority in the Association’s overall organizational structure and is responsible for setting and overseeing strategy and policies related to critical topics such as standards, marketing, government affairs, industry education, statistical data, and Association finances. The nomination process is designed to identify strong candidates from member companies that are interested in upholding these responsibilities.

Here are some quick facts about the RV Industry Association Board of Directors:

How many members sit on the Board?
The RV Industry Association Bylaws designate 21 elected director seats, drawn from the following classifications: 9 RV manufacturers, 2 park model RV manufacturers, 5 suppliers, and 5 at-large members.

How often does the Board meet?
The Board normally meets at least three times a year: in February or March, in June (RVs Move America Week in Washington, DC) and in mid-November. Several Board conference call meetings may also be held, as the need arises.

What qualifications are required?
Candidates must be engaged in an active managerial position and employed by a voting class member company in good standing with the RV Industry Association. Persons employed by associate, manufacturer’s representative, or honorary member entities are not eligible to run.

How long are Board terms?
Terms are for three years, with a maximum of three consecutive elected terms allowed.