Phil Ingrassia Assumes Duties as
New President
by RVDA
RVDA President Phil Ingrassia |
FAIRFAX, Virginia – The national RV Dealers Association
(RVDA) Board of Directors has approved revisions to its strategic plan that will
guide the organization as it transitions staff leadership from outgoing
President Mike Molino to President Phil Ingrassia, who assumed his duties on
April 2. Ingrassia previously served as the association’s Vice President for
Communications.
“Our core purpose -- to help dealer members achieve and maintain success –
remains the same, and the board has enhanced the strategic plan to focus on the
issues RV dealers and the industry face today,” said RVDA Chairman of the Board
Andy Heck of Alpin Haus, in Amsterdam, NY. “It’s clear that RVDA needs to have a
strong voice in government and industry affairs as well as be a catalyst for
dealer solutions.”
“As the association moves forward, the revised strategic plan will assist the
board and staff in keeping RVDA resources focused in areas that will help
dealers the most,” Ingrassia said.
Central to the strategic plan are five core organizational values:
Professional development and education
RVDA facilitates
the sharing of ideas and is a trusted resource for best practices.
Professionalism and integrity
RVDA is dedicated to the
highest standards of personal and professional integrity.
Equitable member participation
RVDA encourages dealers of
all sizes to participate in association affairs and supports diverse opinions.
Industry teamwork
RVDA leads in the pursuit of
excellence, innovation, and industry unity.
Advocacy
RVDA is the leading advocate on public policy
and industry issues that impact RV dealers.
“The current strategic plan builds on the good work of previous RVDA boards,
including the core values and guiding principles, which are so important for
stability and focus,” Heck said. “This is a great reflection on RVDA dealer and
staff leaders past and present, because it shows that there is no confusion over
RVDA’s long haul commitment to dealers.”
“This year’s planning process came at an ideal time for RVDA as a great
leader, Mike Molino, steps down and I assume the duties of chief staff officer,”
Ingrassia said. “I look forward to working closely with the RVDA Board of
Directors, the membership, and other industry stakeholders to achieve RVDA’s
goals.” The revised strategic plan is available at www.rvda.org.
Before becoming RVDA President, Phil Ingrassia served as the association’s
Vice President for Communications starting in 2002 and joined the RVDA staff in
1996. In that capacity, he supervised the association's membership, industry
relations, market expansion, and communications programs. He also served as
RVDA's staff liaison to the Go RVing Coalition. He earned the Certified
Association Executive (CAE) designation in 2005.
RVDA is the national association representing RV retailers. The association’s
members include RV dealers, RV rental operators, and RV AfterMarket sales and
service locations.