OHI is thrilled to announce the 2024 graduates of the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality. The following dedicated owners, managers, operators, and staff of some of the best RV parks, campgrounds, and glamping businesses across the country have completed the Outdoor Hospitality Industry’s most prestigious cohort program focusing on business management principles and practices as applied to the Outdoor Hospitality Industry.
“Congratulations to all of this year’s graduates. Completing any year of National School is a unique accomplishment and shows the dedication each of these members have to professional growth and the growth of their businesses and our industry,” says David Basler, OHI’s chief strategy officer. “We look forward to recognizing each of our amazing OHI members and previous graduates at OHCE2024 in Oklahoma City.”
Year 1 OHM
Bill Bosley, Big Guys Campground
Kaycee Butt, Columbus North Jellystone Park
Emily Button, Evergreen Campsites & Resort
Dominic Carlini, Joyland Park LLC
Shawn Chase, Triple R Camping Resort
Denise Cole, RV Park at Black Oak Casino Resort
Jeremy Corbin, The Resort at Erie Landing
Smith Dhaiti, Amelia RV Park
Michelle Durgin, ID-Readiness MWR
Erica Edmonds, Sun Outdoors
Thor Elliott, Soo Line Trail/Onamia KOA
Cyndi Elliott, Soo Line Trail/Onamia KOA
John Floyd, TN OUTDOOR REC
Ollie Gauthier, Hickory Hills Campground
Kristin Gilbertson, Whiskey Creek Family RV Park
Justin Glenn, US Army MWR
Patrick Gomer, Lakewood Camping Resort
Kevin Gundlach, Lone Oak Campsites
Julie Jackson, Prospective Owner
Abigail James, Mountain Lake Campground & Cabins
Robert Kelly, Valley View RV Resort
Casey Kelly, Valley View RV Resort
Linnsey Kenney, Mountain Pines Campground
Sharon Lapan, Backwoods Campground
Cherie Lopes Lone Oak Campsites
Shauna Love, Tuolumne & Calaveras Association of REALTORS
Courtney Mauldin, Lakewood Camping Resort
Katie McLeod, Quilly’s RV Parks
Ashley Migliaccio, Hidden Acres Family Campground
Russell Mitchell, Rivers End Campground
Laura Perri, Big Guys Campground
Jackie Reagor, Fishermans Rv Park, Inc.
Marty Reid, The Resort at Erie Landing
James Rennick, Camping On The Gulf
Kimberly Rennick, Camping On The Gulf
Lindsey Riley, Rancho Los Coches RV Park
Karla Rynes, USAG Fort McCoy / FMWR / BRD
Lisa Shirley, Mountain Pines Campground
Kelsey Sizemore, Ashland Scenic Campground
Hilton Snowdon, Virginia Campground Association
Brittan Tullier, Bogue Chitto Swamp Cabins
Year 2 OHP
Lance Bevier, KOA Inc
Austin Cable, Austin Lake RV Park And Cabins
Andrew Confer, Presque Isle Passage RV Park
Mandi Cote, Old Orchard Beach Campground
Stephanie Culver, BuzzWorthy Property Management
Debbie Gibson, Columbia Sun RV Resort
Lauren Glenn, Buck Creek RV Park
Justin Hagen, Pride of America Camping Resort
Cassandra Hanly, Crazy Horse Campground, LLC
Ethan Hansing, Crazy Horse Campground, LLC
Dana Hester, Palomino RV Resort
Jodie Holava, Columbus North Jellystone Park
Haven Jones, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Daddy Joe’s
Nathan LeCompte, Emberglow Outdoor Resort
Jamie Mitchell, Big Bear RV Campground DBA: Palmer / Anchorage N. KOA
Jessica Moore, NW Parks
Gabriel Ortego, Lakeview Park and Beach
Brianna Perreault, Two Lakes Campground
Kelly Drinkard, Perrow Mariners Landing
Waller Perrow , Mariners Landing
Kellan Scroggin, At Rivers Edge RV Resort
John Shenk, Ridge Rider Campground
James Spinnenweber, Outback Time, Inc.
Jessica Stevens, Lakewood Camping Resort
Kevin Strickland, Lakewood Camping Resort
Ashley Tabor, Ashland Scenic Campground LLC
Kira Triplett, Ashland Scenic Campground
Becky Turner, NW Parks
Michael Ware, Mountain Pines Campground
Lisa Zawadzki, Rustic Creek Family Campground
Marc Zawadzki, Rustic Creek Family Campground
Year 3 OHE
Lisa Courtney, Camp Jellystone
Joanne Gauthier, Hickory Hills Campground
Justin Watson, Buck Creek RV Park
“A lot has changed in the industry since I went through the school,” Jim Button, OHE, OHI’s Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, Owner of Evergreen Campsites, National School Graduate, and National School Instructor said. “But what hasn’t is that students walk away ready to face anything. The incredible rigor and skills built into the curriculum at National School ensures students are well-equipped to tackle existing problems at their park, and whatever might be thrown their way. It’s training for today and the future, and it has an incredible impact on our industry. It’s an honor to be part of that again this year.”
The George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality is an annual event that brings leading industry experts to the classroom to provide participants with the skills and expertise needed to make positive impacts on both their campgrounds and communities. These students’ accomplishments not only demonstrate the commitment to personal and professional growth but also elevates the standards of the Outdoor Hospitality Industry.
For the past 31 years, National School has been hosted by OHI, a member-driven organization dedicated to serving and advancing the Outdoor Hospitality Industry.
“We had a fantastic 31st session of the school with 75 students completing their certifications.” Mark Machia, the “unofficial dean” of National School, a founding father of the program, and key volunteer leader at OHI said. “It was great to have a diverse group of students from as far away as Alaska and several from the U.S. Army Morale, Welfare, and Recreation command all come together to improve the camping experience, to advance the Outdoor Hospitality Industry together for the benefit of all who enjoy the outdoors.”
Share your congratulations for the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality class of 2024 on OHI’s Facebook page. For more information about the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality and its impact, visit ohi.org/nationalschool.
