Article: Formidable forces for change

RV Trade Digest honors the top 25 all-time most influential industry executives

Some people are born to make a difference. These 25 people have already left a permanent mark on the RV industry that will surely outlive their involvement in their individual businesses or associations. Special thanks to the RV/Manufactured Hall of Fame for providing some of the information and photos for this section.

Lloyd Bontrager, Jayco

The founder of Jayco, Bontrager was a leader in the development of strict manufacturing standards for the RV industry. He served on the boards and standards committees of state and national associations. He also invented and patented a tent trailer crank-up lift system.

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