David Basler, who joined the National ARVC team in March 2018, has been named senior vice president of membership and marketing. He previously served as the organization’s vice president in this capacity and has worked in association and membership marketing for more than a decade.
“David has taken on several strategic duties that have expanded his role, and elevated National ARVC’s brand positioning in the industry,” said Paul Bambei, National ARVC’s president and CEO. “Through the many innovative programs launched under David’s leadership, the National ARVC team continues to provide more value to our members than ever before.”
Basler is currently leading National ARVC’s consumer website (GoCampingAmerica.com) enhancement.
According to ARVC, he will guide the industry’s only Hosted Buyer program for its third year at the 2022 Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE) in Orlando, along with National ARVC’s partnership program; and continue oversight of National ARVC’s research projects, including the 2022 Generational Camping Report and the 2023 Trends and Insights Report.
Susan Motley, who joined the National ARVC team in May 2021, has been named vice president of member programs and will continue to report to Basler.
“Susan’s experience as a trade association executive director will serve her well in this broadened role,” Bambei said. “In a short period, her experience has elevated our annual conference and National School to new heights and her passion will continue to drive excellence in all professional development programs we offer our members.”
Motley is currently focused on enhancing National ARVC’s member professional development program, currently being created with the help of many industry leaders. This online-based curriculum will have new certification components ready for launch in 2023.
Motley will continue to lead all efforts associated with National ARVC’s George O’Leary National School of RV Park and Campground Management, as well as supporting webinars and seminars. She will also continue to be involved with OHCE planning and execution.
Jaqueline Gloria, who joined the National ARVC team in August 2019, has been elevated from senior manager of membership to director of membership. Gloria, leads National ARVC’s forward-facing membership team responsible for supporting the association’s membership.
“This new leadership role recognizes Jaq’s skill at building strong relationships across our industry,” Bambei said. “During her leadership of National ARVC’s membership team, she has worked tirelessly to bring people together and to build value for our members across the country.”
Her most recent leadership accomplishments include working directly with member campgrounds in Georgia to create a viable state association (Georgia ARVC) providing state level support and benefits for members. She h
as recently worked to build strong partnerships between National ARVC and state associations in New Hampshire and Vermont and is currently co-managing, along with Basler, the upcoming summit of National ARVC and state leaders.
“We are very proud of the accomplishments of these individuals for the leadership and effort they have shown,” Bambei said. “Alongside the rest of the National ARVC team, we have the right people in place to serve our membership in ways that are uniquely professional for many years to come.”
National ARVC, is a national association dedicated to representing the interests and needs of the private outdoor hospitality industry in North America. The organization provides more than 3,000 members with access to continuing education, networking, business and marketing tools, member-only benefits and discounts, and advocacy at the local, state and national levels.
