Jack Wells
BIO One of the founders of TCA in 1938 and a long time Board Member including serving two separate terms as President, he was a long time activist on industry […]
Truman Brown
BIO Industry heating pioneer, he developed the first kerosene heating stove to replace wood burners in trailers. Strong promoter of industry standards and originator and director of the first supplier […]
James Brunskill
BIO Pioneer RV manufacturer and TCA standards activist, leader in the creation of standards for electrical, plumbing, and heating construction, TCA two term President and nationally recognized lobbyist.
Wally Byam
BIO Pioneer trailer manufacturer and engineer. Originated the use of aluminum in trailer frames and skins especially aircraft type riveted bodies. Pioneered the concept of trailer caravans for international RV […]
Eugene L. Vesely
BIO Active RVIA board member and responsible for many advances in the design and promotion of folding camp trailers during the 1950s and 60s.
Eldo Coons
BIO Pioneer truck camper manufacturer, he successfully encouraged truck manufacturers to build vehicles designed to carry campers. Instrumental in the formation of RVI (predecessor to RVIA)
Harold D. Platt
BIO Pioneer trailer manufacturer, founding member of TCMA, member of the committee for the first national show, built first concession trailer and first known unit with a full bath. Member […]
Peter P. Froehde
BIO Pioneer retailer, founding Board Member and Past President of TDNA, instrumental in enacting legislation to remove federal excise tax from mobile homes.
Richard Klingler
BIO RVIA Board Chairman and Standards Committee Chairman, developed aluminum frame technology in trailers and motorhomes, originated flat roof design (eliminating domed “coach roof”) and the convertible dinette-bed.
Howard Monson
BIO Early RV manufacturer and dealer, long time Board member and twice Past President of Michigan MHA, founder and producer of the Detroit RV show