RV/MH Heritage Foundation  ·  Elkhart, Indiana  ·  Preserving the legacy of two industries

GOVERNANCE

Board of Directors

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.

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The roster below reflects the Foundation’s 2026 board roster.

Executive Committee

Joe Stegmayer

Chairman

ELS Holdings LLC

Phoenix, Arizona

Dana Nelsen

Vice Chairman

RV News Magazine

Denver, Colorado

Debbie Brunoforte

Past Chairwoman

Retired owner of Little Dealer, Little Prices

Phoenix, Arizona

Thomas R. Walworth

Secretary

Statistical Surveys

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Al Spencer

Treasurer

Dakota Land Homes

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Board Members

Jeff Scoular

Member at Large, Executive Committee

Jimsco, Inc

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Steve Like

Board Member

Retired, Cavco Industries

Phoenix, Arizona

Mike Bear

Board Member

Retired, Coachmen

Three Rivers, Michigan

Dave Schutz

Board Member

Schutz Consulting

Elkhart, Indiana

Mark Bowersox

Board Member

Manufactured Housing Institute

Arlington, Virginia

Ron Shepherd

Board Member

President, Camperland of Oklahoma

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Spencer Roane

Board Member

Pentagon Properties

Georgia

Chairman Emeritus

Barry Cole

MH Insurance Services

Orange, California