Industry & Services >> Analyst Interviews >> November 15, 2004
DAVID J. HUMPHREYS is a recognized travel authority and President of the
Recreation Vehicle Industry Association. His well-informed viewpoints on
the state of the RV industry and the reasons for its success have
appeared on television and radio and in newspapers and magazines from
coast to coast. As Chairman of the Board of the American Recreation
Coalition, a federation of more than 100 recreation-related companies
and associations, Mr. Humphreys also carries notable credentials as a
spokesperson on travel industry issues. In recognition of his
outstanding efforts in sustaining and enhancing America's outdoor
legacy, he was honored with the Sheldon Coleman Great Outdoors Award.
Previous recipients include Former President George Bush, National
Geographic Society President Gilbert Grosvenor and Former Secretary of
Transportation Rodney Slater. Profile
TWST: Can we start out with an overview of the Recreation VehicleIndustry Association?
Mr. Humphreys: At RVIA we have about 500 members; approximately 140 are
manufacturers, and 270 are what