Former RVDA Chairman Larry Troutt, Lippert’s Jason Lippert, Winnebago’s Chad Reece, and ASA’s Thomas Irions Among 2025 RV/MH Hall of Fame Class Inductees

The RV/MH Hall of Fame has selected its 2025 class of inductees. The RV class (in alphabetical order) is:

  • Garry Bewernick – Distributor – Atlas Trailer Coach Products -- Chestermere, AL, Canada
  • Thomas Irions– OEM / Supplier – ASA Electronics – Middlebury, IN
  • Jason Lippert – Supplier – Lippert Components – Elkhart, IN
  • Chad Reece – Manufacturer – Winnebago – Forest City, IA
  • Larry Troutt – Dealer – Toppers RV’s – Waller, TX


Larry Troutt of Topper’s RVs served as RVDA chairman of the board, RVDA Convention/Expo Committee chairman, a member of the Go RVing Coalition, RVDA-RVIA Technician Certification Governing Board, and in several leadership positions for the Texas RV Association.

Lippert CEO Jason Lippert has more than 20 years of experience with the company and its subsidiaries and served in a wide range of leadership positions as the firm grew into one of the RV industry largest suppliers.

Winnebago’s Chad Reece has worked at Winnebago Industries for 35 years, currently serving as Vice President of Government and Industry Relations. Chad has served on the RVIA Board of Directors, the Go RVing Coalition, and several other association committees.

ASA CEO Tom Irions co-founded the company in 1977 with the idea that existing consumer electronic for RVs and van conversions were not suitable for mobile applications. ASA became a leading developer of specialized electronics for the RV industry, and eventually other industries.

Garry Bewernick, president of Atlas Trailer Coach Products, grew the company into a national warehouse distributor of parts and accessories to the RV industry. Established in 1970, Atlas is a privately owned company with four warehouses strategically located across Canada.

The manufactured housing class is:

  • Kurt Kelly – Insurance – American Insurance Alliance – Spring, TX
  • Bill Poynter – Manufacturer/Retailer – Guerdon Industries – Lexington, KY
  • Mark Raukar – Dealer – Little Valley Homes – Novi, MI
  • Steven Schaub –Community Owner/Operator – YES Communities – Denver, CO
  • Nelson Steiner –Community Owner/Operator – Steiner Communities – Tampa, FL


The RV/MH Hall of Fame Dinner is set for August 18 in Elkhart. For more information, visit www.rvmhhalloffame.org.