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

Ralph G. Barding

Ralph G. Barding

BIO Charter member of Illinois MHA, an operator of 35 mobilehome sales centers, he was instrumental in getting highway approval for 12 wide movement in Illinois and was a leader […]

Gene L. Keener

Gene L. Keener

BIO Originated a state wide mobile home show, successfully lobbied the 14 wide movement law through Ohio legislature becoming the first state east of Mississippi to allow 14 wide movement, […]

James E. Lavasque

James E. Lavasque

BIO Active member and Past President of North Carolina MHI, South Carolina MHI, and SEMHI, MHI Board member, worked with University of North Carolina school of interior design or mobile […]

S.H. Leggitt

S.H. Leggitt

BIO Pioneer developer of LP gas appliances and fixtures for the trailer coach industry. Developed hitch mounted gas tank rack and regulator system. First supplier member of both MHMA and […]

Herbert M. Reeves, Jr.

Herbert M. Reeves, Jr.

BIO Founder and first Executive Director of Michigan Private Campground Owners Association, Executive Director of Craftsmen’s Guild, Charter Board Member of RVI, TDNA service school staff, first chairman of Indiana […]

Grayson Schwepfinger

Grayson Schwepfinger

BIO Past President PMHA, one of the founders and first President of WDA, first Chairman of Northeast MHA, Past President of the Hardison Institute, long time manufactured home and RV […]

Edward Shrum

Edward Shrum

BIO Pioneer retailer and park operator, Indiana MHA President in 1947 and 1951, early land–home subdivision developer, active TDNA member, life-long promoter of the manufactured home industry.