RV industry members of the Hall of Fame class of 2005 are:

Don Boles, a pioneering RV manufacturer from Boles Manufacturing (now out-of business), of Burbank, CA.

As a pioneer manufacturer of Boles Arrow trailers, he was active in the creation and building of industry associations such as American Institute of Travel Trailers, Trailer Coach Association, and Mobile Home Manufacturers Association. As a tool and die maker, he developed many tools used in aluminum trailer fabrication. He is a life-long promoter of quality construction in trailer manufacturing.

Jerry Greer, an RV retailer from Jerry Greer RV, of Sunbury, OH.

A 30 year RV veteran dealer, he is a long time RVDA board member, serving as chairman in 1990-92. He served on the board of RV Assistance Corporation for nine years including 5 years as chairman. He served as RVDA Education Foundation’s original chairman serving for 7 years and was awarded the James B. Summers award in 1995. Recognized for advancing the interests of the RV industry and RV retailers in particular.

Rick Horsey, an RV retailer from Parkview RV Center, in Smyrna, DE.

He is a long time RVDA board member serving as chairman in 1997-8. He is a 6 year Chairman of the RVDA Education Foundation and has served for 10 years on the RVDA-RVIA Service Technician Certification Board and the RV Service Training Council. He is a founding member of the Go-RVing Committee on Excellence. He was the driving force behind the reorganization of the RVDA.

Tony Ingram, an RV manufacturer from Teton Homes in Casper, WY.

A 35 year active RVIA member, he is recognized as a strong supporter of the association and its promotional “Go RVing” campaign. He is a winner of the RVDA Quality circle award representing retail dealer’s opinion of manufacturer service. He holds the patent for design of the oversized “big and tall” storage compartment design in fifth wheel RVs.

Gary LaBella, an association executive from the RVIA in Reston, VA.

A dynamic industry leader and spokesman, he has for over 27 years been the architect of many acclaimed marketing programs to promote Rving and coalesce the RV industry. He spearheads the Go Rving campaign and all RVIA Public relations campaigns. As an architect and coordinator of industry marketing programs he has received over 20 awards from various national professional marketing and public relations associations for innovative program design.

Donald Pletcher, an RV manufacturer from Damon Corporation in Elkhart, IN.

A long time industry leader as a supplier, RV manufacturer, and housing manufacturer. Serving as an RVIA board member and executive committee member, he was the recipient of the Distinguished Service to RV Industry Award in 1993, and the National Legislative Award in 1999. He has been a leader, spokesman and example of the benefit of personal and corporate integrity in the industry.

B. J. Thompson, a service firm executive from BJ Thompson Associates in Mishawaka, IN.

A 20-year RVIA member and leader, he has served for 18 years as its Public Relations Committee Chairman. He is a founding member of the highly successful Go-RVing Coalition, and received the RVIA National Service Award in 1986. He has devised and led numerous national RV promotional campaigns.