Brown & Brown Insurance has completed its lifetime pledge to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center with a 2024 contribution of $26,666. This donation honors Fran Roberts, the founder of Long View RV, and marks the fulfillment of Brown & Brown’s $200,000 commitment, securing their position in the Major Gifts category of donors.
Fran Roberts, who established Long View RV in 1959 in Greenfield, Massachusetts, made a significant impact on the RV industry. His legacy continues to influence the industry even after his passing in 2021. The 2024 contribution from Brown & Brown underscores the value they place on honoring Roberts’ contributions.
Long View RV expanded significantly over the years. In 1984, the company moved to a five-acre site in Northampton, Massachusetts. By 1993, it acquired a prime location in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, and was renamed Long View RV Superstores. Fran’s son, Frank Roberts, has led the Connecticut location for over 30 years and is a member of the RVDA board.
Michael Neal, president of Brown & Brown Dealer Services, highlighted the importance of their contributions to the RV Learning Center, according to a press release.
“The RV Learning Center continues to prove its incredible value as a source of training and education for the nation’s dealership fixed-ops personnel, and we consider our contributions to be a good investment in the future of the industry.”
The RV Learning Center plays a crucial role in the industry by providing certification for various fixed-ops professional roles, including parts managers, parts specialists, service writers/advisors, service managers, and warranty administrators.
Additionally, it offers resources like the RV Service Writer/Advisor Online Course and the RV Fixed Operations Today website, which are essential for ongoing professional development.
Brown & Brown Inc., the fifth-largest independent insurance brokerage in the United States, provides risk management solutions across multiple sectors.
Their services span retail, national programs, wholesale brokerage, and services segments, catering to businesses, corporations, governmental institutions, professional organizations, trade associations, families, and individuals.
Donations to the RV Learning Center fund an array of programs, including webinars, online training, and certification for dealership fixed operations staff. These initiatives are vital for maintaining high standards and fostering the next generation of industry professionals.
Brown & Brown’s heartfelt tribute to Fran Roberts through their donation to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center exemplifies their commitment to the RV industry’s future.
