The National RV Dealers Association (RVDA) recognized volunteer leaders, industry partners and a longtime staff member for their contributions to the association and the recreational vehicle industry during its annual meeting Nov. 11 at Paris Las Vegas.
Chris Andro of Hemlock Hills RV Center received the James B. Summers (JBS) Award, RVDA’s highest honor, while the association’s Board of Directors voted to present the award posthumously to Chuck Boyd, who served as RVDA’s Dealer Services Manager for more than 25 years before his death in 2025.
RVDA President Phil Ingrassia announced the honors during the meeting, held in conjunction with the 2026 RV Dealers Convention/Expo.
Andro was recognized for sharing his dealership experience, helping shape the association’s Convention/Expo and providing leadership as RVDA navigated challenges following the pandemic.
Boyd was honored for his longstanding contributions to RVDA and its dealer membership. During his more than 25 years with the association, he served as an initial point of contact for many dealers joining the organization and built relationships through the Convention/Expo, industry events and membership support.
The JBS Award is named after RVDA’s longtime executive vice president, who was its first recipient. It recognizes consistent and outstanding contributions to the association and its members. Recipients are selected by the Board of Directors from nominations submitted by RVDA members.
Outgoing RVDA Chairman Bob Been also presented four Chairman’s Service Awards, recognizing individuals who provided exceptional support before and during his term. Recipients were Eleonore Hamm, president of RVDA of Canada; Bob Parish of Wells Fargo Inventory Finance; Brad Stanek of Morgan Stanley; and Larry Troutt III of Topper’s RVs.
The association also recognized Jeff Pastore, outgoing chairman of the Mike Molino RV Learning Center, for his service on the RVDA board and leadership in expanding fixed operations training, certification programs and online learning. Pastore was unable to attend the annual meeting and had been recognized earlier.
Incoming RVDA Chairman Brad Bacon presented Been with an award acknowledging his service as chairman during the past year. Been will remain on the board as immediate past chairman.
The annual meeting took place during the 2026 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, which brought together RV dealers and industry representatives at Paris Las Vegas.