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Bryan Ritchie Promoted to Vice President of Standards at RV Industry Association

Bryan Ritchie has been promoted to the role of vice president of standards at the RV Industry Association (RVIA) in recognition of his outstanding leadership and contributions to the organization, according to an RVIA News & Insights report.

Ritchie joined the RVIA in April 2021 as senior director of standards and has played a vital role in shaping the direction of the industry.

As RVIA’s senior director of standards, Ritchie led several key initiatives, including the rollout of standards training for the self-regulatory inspection program for association members and negotiations with Washington State to reduce plan approval times.

He also oversaw the planned reorganization of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 1192 standards, and improved software to help RVIA inspectors more effectively utilize their inspection results.

“Bryan has been an instrumental part of the Standards department’s continued prioritization of safety and standards adherence,” said RV Industry Association Senior Vice President and RV Technical Institute Executive Director Curt Hemmeler.

“His leadership skills and industry knowledge are crucial to the Standards team’s efforts to conduct inspections, educate our members, and ultimately enhance RV safety,” Hemmeler added.

In his new role as the RV Industry Association’s vice president of standards, Ritchie will continue to focus on safety as a top priority for the RV industry, while also exploring the impact of electrification on the RV sector as well as workplace safety.

He will also work to maintain a team of full-time inspectors who promote safety by monitoring adherence to the standards adopted by the RVIA Board of Directors for the construction of RVs. The team also provides educational resources and hands-on training to manufacturer members.

“I’m honored to work with such a great team and amazing industry,” said Ritchie.

“Our team is always ready to support and educate our members on standards adherence and safety however needed. I look forward to building on and advancing our team’s ongoing efforts and to continuing our support for members in this new role.”

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