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

William S. Olson

William S. Olson

BIO Early staff member and lobbyist for MHMA, became Executive Director of Florida MH Association in 1956 and served for 25 years

Harold G. Walden

Harold G. Walden

BIO Founder of the Maryland MHA, he served six different terms as association President. Having been a manufacturer and retailer, he worked tirelessly for legislation on standards and tax relief […]

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 […]

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.

E.C. Allen

E.C. Allen

BIO SEMHI board member, MHMA Board member and Land Development Committee Chairman, MHI Board member, manufacturer, finance executive, operated 96 sales locations in 11 states.

Carter H. Curtis

Carter H. Curtis

BIO Long time active member and three time President of Michigan MH and RVCA, he is a life long proponent and lobbyist on manufactured housing matters

John Downs

John Downs

BIO 24 year industry retailer, park operator, and activist.