This special "Dealer's Choice" panel, with participants selected through a survey of RV dealers, was sponsored by Deutsche Financial Services/The DFS Advantage. The convention ran from September 23-25.

Scheduled to take part in the panel were:

Tom Faludy, President, Carefree of Colorado

A highly visible advocate for RV travel, Tom Faludy serves as chairman of the Go RVing Coalition, vice chairman of the RVDA Education Foundation, and on the RVIA board of directors and Executive Committee as secretary. Faludy is one of the leading industry voices for market expansion and the potential for aftermarket sales at RV dealerships.

Bruce Hertzke, Winnebago Industries, Chairman, CEO, & President

As a steward of one of the most storied brand names in the RV business, Bruce Hertzke is an informed and involved industry leader. He serves on the board of directors and executive committee of RVIA as second vice chairman. Hertzke also serves on the RVDA Education Foundation board of directors.

Terry Mullan, President, Glendale RV

A 30-year veteran of the RV industry, Terry Mullan is an active member of the CRVA (Canadian RV Manufacturers Association) and has served on its board of directors for 16 years. Mullan started as an engineer with the company and served Glendale in a number of capacities before becoming president in 1988. Glendale RV is the largest Canadian RV manufacturer and also has a number of U.S. dealers.

Jim Rogers, President & CEO, Kampgrounds of America (KOA)

Since taking the reins at KOA in January 2000, Jim Rogers has made a big impact on the RV industry. He serves on the board of directors of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds and is active in the American Recreation Coalition.

Thomas R. "Tim" McGuire, Chairman and CEO, The Coast Distribution System

Now in his fourth decade of working in the RV industry, Tim McGuire founded The Coast Distribution System in 1964. Coast is a major distributor of accessories, replacement parts, and supplies for the RV industry.

Kay Toolson, Chairman & CEO, Monaco Coach Corp.