Kampgrounds of America (KOA) welcomed attendees at the annual spring meeting of the Campground Association for Management Professionals (CAMP) at its newly constructed headquarters in Billings, Montana. Scheduled from May 7 to 8, the meeting focuses on bringing together leaders from the outdoor hospitality industry.
In a press release, Chris Fairlee, KOA’s chief acquisitions officer, expressed the company’s enthusiasm about hosting the event, noting the significance of the occasion as an opportunity for industry professionals to engage and share insights.
“We are proud to welcome this group of campground professionals to our new corporate headquarters and envision this will be the first of many hosted industry meetings. Our KOA team is excited to share knowledge and collaborate with CAMP to elevate outdoor hospitality,” Fairlee said.
The event agenda includes a tour of the new KOA facilities and briefings by KOA officials such as Chris Fairlee; Lance Bevier, KOA’s franchise development manager; Darin Uselman, KOA’s chief operating officer; and Diane Eichler, KOA’s senior vice president of marketing. Additionally, KOA’s Chief of Staff Brandi Simpson is set to discuss the latest annual North American Camping & Outdoor Hospitality report.
The CAMP meeting attendees comprise a diverse group of industry stakeholders, including Susan L. Brenton of the Arizona Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (Arizona ARVC), Dyana Kelley from the California Outdoor Hospitality Association (CalOHA), Dee Witting of the Carolinas Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (CARVC); and Mary Arlington, who represents the Colorado Campground and Lodge Owners Association (CCLOA), the Kansas Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (Kansas ARVC) and the South Dakota Campground Owners Association (SDCOA).
Other attendees are Lisa Thibodaux of the Louisiana Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (LARVC), Joann DelVescio of the New Jersey Campground Owners and Outdoor Lodging Association (NJCOA), Jason Vaughan of the Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association (PCOA), Michael Moore of the Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO), and Lori Severson and Carla Brown of the Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners (WACO).
Sponsors for the event are AGS Guest Guides, TACO, and WACO, providing support for food, beverages, and meeting facilities.
To learn more about CAMP, visit campgroundexecutives.com.