Leading Executives in RV Parks, Caravan Parks, Campgrounds
Toby O’Rourke
President & CEO, Kampgrounds of America (KOA)
President & CEO of the world’s largest branded system of campgrounds (500+ in North America), known for modernizing KOA and publishing the North American Camping Report annually.
Marguerite M. Nader
Chief Executive Officer & Vice Chairman, Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS)
Long‑tenured REIT leader overseeing ELS’s manufactured housing and RV resort portfolio (Thousand Trails & Encore) and elected 2022 Nareit Chair; elevated to Vice Chairman while continuing as CEO in 2025.
Patrick Waite
President & Chief Operating Officer, Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS)
Veteran operator promoted to President (continuing as COO) in 2025 after a decade leading ELS operations—key to performance across MH communities and RV resorts.
Gary A. Shiffman
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (through Sept. 30, 2025), Sun Communities (Sun Outdoors)
Founder‑chairman who led Sun’s growth across MH/RV communities and Sun Outdoors; on July 23, 2025 Sun announced he will transition from CEO to Non‑Executive Chairman effective October 1, 2025.
John B. McLaren
President & Chief Operating Officer, Sun Outdoors (Sun Communities)
President & COO credited with leading the 2021 rebrand from Sun RV Resorts to Sun Outdoors and scaling a 175+‑resort portfolio and guest experience platform.
Todd Burbage
Chief Executive Officer, Blue Water (Blue Water Development)
Co‑founder/CEO expanding an upscale RV resort and campground portfolio across the U.S., with multiple acquisitions and third‑party management wins since 2021.
David Ovendale
Chief Executive Officer, TOP 10 Holiday Parks (New Zealand)
Heads NZ’s largest holiday‑park brand; public industry voice focused on consistency and guest experience across 49 member parks nationwide.
Zachary (Zack) Bossenbroek
Chief Executive Officer, Northgate Resorts
Leads one of North America’s fastest‑growing private outdoor‑hospitality operators (Jellystone Park, Camp Fimfo, Margaritaville RV) with technology‑forward development and management.
Ben Rubin
Chief Executive Officer, CRR Hospitality (CRR: A Lifestyle Company)
CEO steering award‑winning RV resorts and third‑party management, recognized for elevating experiential amenities and large‑park performance.
Michael Scheinman
Chief Executive Officer, Campspot
Marketplace and reservation‑software CEO driving rapid growth and investment to modernize campground revenue management and distribution.
Joel Holland
Chief Executive Officer, Harvest Hosts
Entrepreneur who scaled a unique membership network of 9,000+ no‑hookup RV overnights at wineries, farms, golf courses and attractions—broadening RVers’ options beyond traditional parks.
Alyssa Ravasio
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Hipcamp
Founder/CEO of the largest outdoor‑stays marketplace connecting campers with private and public sites; oversaw major U.S. expansion in 2025 including 55,000 California listings.
Grant Wilckens
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, G’day Group (Discovery Parks & G’day Parks)
Founder/CEO of Australia’s largest regional accommodation network (300+ properties), driving landmark acquisitions and chairing the Caravan Industry Association of Australia.
Simon Owen
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Ingenia Communities (Ingenia Holidays)
ASX‑listed CEO who led Ingenia’s pivot into lifestyle & holiday communities across Australia, including BIG4 board involvement and sustained M&A‑led growth.
Paul Davies
Chief Executive Officer, Parks & Lodges, NRMA Parks and Resorts (Australia)
Oversees NRMA’s portfolio of parks, resorts and lodges—guiding strategy and operations for one of Australia’s best‑known holiday‑park brands.
Sean Jenner
Chief Executive Officer, BIG4 Holiday Parks (Australia)
CEO leading BIG4’s national network and digital growth strategy to attract parks and guests across 200+ locations.
Steve Richards
Chief Executive Officer, Parkdean Resorts (UK)
CEO since 2019 of the UK’s largest holiday‑park operator, driving investment and guest‑experience initiatives across 60+ parks.
Simon Palethorpe
Chief Executive, Haven (UK)
Chief executive leading one of the UK’s largest caravan‑holiday park brands under Bourne Leisure/Blackstone ownership, with active park acquisition and amenity expansion.
Scott Foos
Managing Partner, Hospitality & Strategy, Horizon Outdoor Hospitality
Managing Partner steering third‑party management and professional services (Ascend & Terrain) for RV resorts, campgrounds and glamping assets across the U.S.
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