RV/MH Heritage Foundation · Elkhart, Indiana · Preserving the legacy of two industries
RV/MH Heritage Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution responsible for preserving the history of the recreational vehicle and manufactured housing industries, educating the public and industry, celebrating the people whose contributions shaped both fields, and stewarding the collections, archives, facilities, and resources entrusted to the Foundation. The Foundation brings together the Hall of Fame, museums, library and archives, and Northern Indiana Event Center in support of that mission.
The Board of Directors provides nonprofit governance and strategic oversight for the Foundation’s mission, finances, facilities, collections, programs, fundraising, and long-term stewardship. Its members bring experience from the RV and manufactured housing industries while Foundation staff, led by the President, carries out day-to-day operations.
The 2026 Executive Committee includes Joe Stegmayer, Dana Nelsen, Debbie Brunoforte, Al Spencer, Tom Walworth, and Jeff Scoular. Barry Cole serves separately as Chairman Emeritus.
Committee structure
Finance: Al Spencer, Spencer Roane, Steve Like.
Governance: Dana Nelsen, Steve Like, Ron Shepherd.
Facilities: Dave Schutz, Mark Bowersox, Mike Bear.
Endowment: Jeff Scoular, Tom Walworth, Debbie Brunoforte.
Apply for Board service or nominate a candidate online
The roster below reflects the Foundation’s 2026 board roster.
Chairman
ELS Holdings LLC
Phoenix, Arizona
Vice Chairman
RV News Magazine
Denver, Colorado
Past Chairwoman
Retired owner of Little Dealer, Little Prices
Phoenix, Arizona
Secretary
Statistical Surveys
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Treasurer
Dakota Land Homes
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Member at Large, Executive Committee
Jimsco, Inc
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Board Member
Retired, Cavco Industries
Phoenix, Arizona
Board Member
Retired, Coachmen
Three Rivers, Michigan
Board Member
Schutz Consulting
Elkhart, Indiana
Board Member
Manufactured Housing Institute
Arlington, Virginia
Board Member
President, Camperland of Oklahoma
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Board Member
Pentagon Properties
Georgia
MH Insurance Services
Orange, California