(Jan. 5, 2009) -- David Webster, a retired director and longtime executive at a subsidiary of Drew Industries, will receive $750,000 annually in 2009 and 2010, plus $50,000 in insurance coverage and other benefits, including an automobile.

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(Jan. 5, 2009) -- Spartan spokesman Jeff Lambert said Friday that personnel changes related to Richard Schalter's resignation would be announced Monday, but he would not elaborate.

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(Jan. 2, 2009) -- "On Dec. 29, 2008, Richard J. Schalter resigned as executive vice president of Spartan Motors, Inc., and as president of its Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. subsidiary," the company announced in an SEC filing.

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(Dec. 30, 2008) -- TengoInternet today announced the hiring of Frank Drew and James Green as director of business development and director of marketing.

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(Dec. 22, 2008) -- Drew Industries Incorporated today announced that Fred Zinn, Drew's president, will succeed to the office of chief executive officer in accordance with the company's management succession plan. Leigh J. Abrams, Drew's CEO since 1979, was appointed chairman of the doard of directors, while Edward W. ("Rusty") Rose, III, Drew's chairman since 1984, was appointed lead director. All appointments are effective Jan. 1.

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(Dec. 22, 2008) -- Jason D. Lippert, the chairman, president and chief executive of Lippert, will replace David L. Webster as the head of Kinro. Webster is retiring at the end of the year, Drew said in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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(Dec. 3, 2008) -- In "The Infinite Power of Teams," author Michael Miller explains how team performance improved as the teamwork process was simplified. The book’s first section is an overview of the process, with 10 real-life stories showing its results. The second section explains how participants can perform better as a team. And the concluding section focuses on team leadership.

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(Nov. 18, 2008) -- Spartan Motors Inc. said Monday that it named former GE Aviation executive Thomas Kivell as vice president and general counsel. Kivell will be responsible for Spartan's legal and compliance activities, including managing the legal process of contracting with customers, the U.S. military and other U.S. and international government agencies, directing the company's legal compliance and supporting the Spartan's strategic initiatives.

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(Nov. 17, 2008) -- BR Wholesale has announced that Trey Miller will take over as president of the wholesale RV and marine distributor. Miller brings a vast amount of experience to the company, previously as the vice president of sales and marketing for DTI and the vice president of marketing services for StagParkway. He has served on various advisory boards, involved with several association committees, including the RV Aftermarket Associationand RV Industry Association. Miller has conducted numerous training seminars throughout the country, including educational sessions for RV Dealers Association.

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(Nov. 12, 2008) -- Craig Mellor was promoted to senior vice president of sales. John Spaulding becomes senior vice president of merchandising. Ken Russell joins StagParkway as its chief information officer.

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(Nov. 5, 2008) -- Harold Young was the owner and founder of Young's Mobile Homes & Travel Center in Fremont. He started the mobile home business in 1947 and built his first community, Colonial Acres, in 1953. Harold was active in the business up to his death. Harold was an avid Ross Sports fan and Ross Boosters supporter. He was a member of the Ohio Manufactured Housing Association, the RV Dealers Association and the Great Lakes Dealer Association.

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(Nov. 3, 2008) -- Frank Bailor, an employee of Stoltzfus RV’s & Marine, achieved a milestone in RV sales for Stoltzfus’s corporate year, attaining $10 million in gross sales. He is also the No. 1 Monaco salesperson in the United States.

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(Oct. 29, 2008) -- Winnebago Industries gave new Chairman and Chief Executive Bob Olson, who took the top jobs in May, a pay package worth $731,370 in its 2008 fiscal year, according to a regulatory statement filed Wednesday. The compensation for Olson, 57, included a salary of $396,369 and $23,404 in non-equity incentive plan compensation, which is rewarded for the company's performance, Winnebago said in a proxy filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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(Oct. 28, 2008) -- Mike McKay, the vice president of sales and marketing for wholesale distributor StagParkway, will form a new company called Spot-On Marketing. Dan Eckenroad, former aftermarket and export sales leader for Kwikee/PowerGear, will start DE Sales and Marketing. Spot-On Marketing's primary focus will be serving clients on the east coast. DE Sales and Marketing will provide similar services to clients located on the west coast. When possible, or necessary, both McKay and Eceknroad will collaborate to serve common clients.

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(Oct. 14, 2008) -- Fan-Tastic Vent Corporation announced that Karin Florida has become a member of the firm's Elkhart sales team.

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(Oct. 3, 2008) -- Clint Woods, a legislative analyst for the RV Industry Association, was one of three George Mason University students to receive the Bryce Harlow Foundation scholarships for 2008-09.

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(Sept. 30, 2008) -- Fleetwood’s Top Dealer awards are given to dealers who have sold the most units by brand in a 12-month period. This year, Fleetwood paid special tribute to those dealerships that were number one in the nation by brand, as well as number one overall for motor homes and travel trailers. Fleetwood also recognized its “most improved” motor home and travel trailer dealers.

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(Sept. 29, 2008) -- April Klein, vice president of customer support services for Monaco Coach Corp., has been appointed to replace Jim Sheldon as co-chair of the Committee on Excellence.

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(Sept. 21, 2008) -- RV industry consumer training veteran and hall of fame member Gaylord Maxwell died Saturday at 2 p.m., his family announced in a statement.

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(Sept. 5, 2008) -- Jayco Corp. today announced that Glenn Troyer has resigned as president of the company’s Entegra Coach subsidiary to take time off to pursue a number of personal interests before he moves on to the next phase of his career. He will not be replaced, said company officials.

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