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

Kelly Rose

Kelly Rose

BIO An RV manufacturer/vehicle converter from Goshen, Indiana. Heis a Past Chairman of RVIA and a leading promoter of the “Go RVing” national promotion campaign. He pioneered the introduction of […]

George Searle

George Searle

BIO He is a 55 year industry veteran who has served on the Boards of Directors of the TDNA, MDNA, New Jersey MHA and was the founder of the Mobile […]

Hal McPherson

Hal McPherson

BIO Pioneer supplier who developed the first grinder type toilet which allowed the use of toilets and holding tanks in trailers. Leading lobbyist for the national plumbing code for trailers. […]

Betty Orr

Betty Orr

BIO Industry pioneer aftermarket supplier, retailer, manufacturer and association leader. She was the first female interior designer in the trailer industry. Designer of the first multiple unit tow vehicle. First […]

Max Bowen

Max Bowen

BIO Developed the first small water heater for trailers in 1945. He obtained the first laboratory approval of a gas fired appliance for mobile homes. A founder and long time […]

Gene Disano

Gene Disano

BIO Pioneer builder of trailer wheels and axles. Long time officer of TCA, including President from 64 – 67. He served for many years on the joint TCA-MHMA Washington Affairs […]

George D. Milligan

George D. Milligan

BIO Long time retailer, active as an officer of TCA including serving as the last dealer to be elected President, he helped to develop the TCA shows and to develop […]

Paul Abel

Paul Abel

BIO Pioneer trailer manufacturer, long time Indiana MHA Show Chairman, co-founder of RVI (now RVIA), founder and first President of the American Institute of Travel Trailer Manufacturers, instrumental in the […]

Arthur R. Costello

Arthur R. Costello

BIO Active on the Boards of Directors of both TCA and MHMA, he led the development of the first fully self contained production travel trailer. He was recognized nationally for […]

Ralph Morgan

Ralph Morgan

BIO Father of the commercial transportation industry for RVs and manufactured homes, he was the first to receive nation wide ICC authority for delivering trailers. He developed the short wheel […]