Convention Schedule

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, September 4, 2025

12pm – 5pm – Registration Open – Garden Foyer
1pm – 5pm – Voo Doo Lounge Hospitality Room – Grand Presidential Suite Room # TBD
6pm – 8pm – Welcome to the Big Easy Reception – Veranda
7:30pm – 12am – Voo Doo Lounge Hospitality Room – Grand Presidential Suite Room # TBD

Friday, September 5, 2025

7:30am – 11am – Registration Open – Garden Foyer
8:30am – General Session – King Ballroom 3
Be on Time Bonus (Win cash prizes)
8:35am – Convention Agenda
Dave Kelly, Executive Director
8:40am – Convention Opens
Sean Thompson, FRVTA President
8:45am – How to Prevent Consumer Claims in Sales and F&I
Harold Oehler & Jim Ganther – Oehler Mediation and Training
10:15am – Break
10:30am – Industry Update

Phil Ingrassia – RVDA – RV Dealers Association (RVDA) President Phil Ingrassia will deliver a dealer-focused update on the state of the RV market, drawing insights from the association’s monthly dealer survey. His presentation will also outline RVDA’s current strategic priorities, including key federal legislative initiatives, industry-wide efforts to improve Repair Event Cycle Time (RECT), and expanded fixed operations training for service, parts, and warranty management professionals through the Mike Molino RV Learning Center.

Jason Rano – RVIA – Jason will be providing an update on RVIA’s state and federal legislative work including wins for the RV industry in the tax reconciliation package, developments at the state level with manufacturer-dealer franchise laws and PFAS laws and regulations including partnerships with RVDA to accomplish many of these goals. He’ll also provide a look ahead on what the Association will be working on in the latter part of 2025 and early part of 2026.

Curtis Hemmeler – RVTI Executive Director – Curt will be sharing updated information on both RVTI and Standards for RVIA. This will include updates on current RVTI enrollment numbers, the launching of the new Find a Certified RV Tech web page, the conversion to Spanish, the launching of Navarro College, the first high School in Colorado, and much more. On the Standards side, he will discuss the most recent updates in staffing along with updates on current projects including the most recent information on the Ground Monitoring Interrupter {GMI} that is coming soon.

Bobby Cornwell – FRVCA Executive Director – Bobby is the President and CEO of the Florida and Alabama RV Park and Campground Association (FRVCA), the leading organization representing the interests of RV parks, campgrounds, and the outdoor hospitality industry in Florida and Alabama.

1pm – Afternoon Activities
Mar “Tee” Gras Golf Outing – Turnberry Resort Golf Course
Duck Race – Tidal Cove Water Park
3pm – 6pm – Voo Doo Lounge Hospitality Room – Grand Presidential Suite Room # TBD
6:30pm – Cocktail Reception – King Ballroom Foyer
7:30pm – Beads & Bling Awards Banquet – King Ballroom
10pm – 12am – Voo Doo Lounge Hospitality Room – Grand Presidential Suite Room # TBD

Saturday, September 6, 2025

8am – 12pm – Registration Open – Garden Foyer
8:30am – General Session – King Ballroom 3
State Elections
Be On Time Bonus (win cash prizes)

8:45am – 12:30pm – Breakout Sessions

Dealer Compliance & Knowledgebase – Ejola Cook – Cook Consulting 8:45am Sabal 4 11:15am Sabal 5

Florida Sales Tax Issues – H. French Brown, IV – Partner, Jones Walker – Over the course of his career as a Florida state and local tax lawyer, and through his work as a lobbyist and government relations advisor before the Florida state Legislature, French has been involved in all major tax legislation in the state in recent decades. He offers clients legal advice on the full spectrum of Florida taxes, including sales, corporate income, motor fuels, communications services, property, and documentary stamp taxes. -This Breakout Session will focus on Florida Sales Tax issues specific to the RV Industry and strategies for compliance and audit resolutions. 8:45am Sabal 7 10am Sabal 7

Cyber Security Name & Company TBD 10am Sabal 4 11:15am Sabal 4

How to Conduct the Perfect Vehicle Inspection, Mediation to Defend a Consumer Claim and Retain Your Customer – Harold Oehler – Oehler Mediation and Training – This session providing dealers detailed information about how to conduct inspections and mediations will enable them to settle lawsuits early before the consumer attorney can drive up his or her fees and, most important, help the dealer retain its customer. Finally, this session educates the dealer how to tactically involve the manufacturer to increase the dealer’s chances that the manufacturer pays the dealers’ legal costs and any judgment awarded against the dealer. 8:45am Sabal 6 11:15am Sabal 6

Driving Sales & Service with AI: Real Use Cases for RV Dealerships – Stephen Hudson & Greg Gutkowski – AI Tsunami Group – This presentation introduces RV dealers to practical applications of AI across sales, marketing, service, and operations. Attendees will see real-world examples such as AI tools that boost lead conversion, personalize marketing, optimize inventory, and streamline customer support. The session also covers easy ways to get started, tools to consider, and common pitfalls to avoid. A 15-minute Q&A wraps up the session to address audience-specific questions. 8:45am in Sabal 5 10am in Sabal 5

Mid-Year Market Review: Key RV Industry Trends for 2025 – Shannon Pinto – Statistical Surveys -Join Statistical Surveys, Inc. for a data-rich presentation led by Shannon Pinto, Vice President of Statistical Surveys, as he breaks down the latest trends shaping the RV industry in 2025. This mid-year market review will explore national patterns and take a deeper dive into the Florida market. Shannon will share insights into what types of RVs are resonating with consumers, how preferences are evolving, and how Florida’s performance compares to broader national benchmarks. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the RV sales landscape and actionable data to guide inventory and strategic planning for the rest of 2025 and into the 2026 selling season. 10am Sabal 6 11:15am Sabal 7

 

12:45pm – Jazz It Up Game Show Luncheon – King Ballroom 3
1:00pm – Silent Auction Ends
1:45pm – Regional Officers Meeting – King Ballroom 3
2:30pm – Silent Auction Item Pick Up – Garden 2
7:00pm – Nawlins King & Queen Masquerade Ball – King Ballroom
10pm – 12am – Voo Doo Lounge Hospitality Room – Grand Presidential Suite Room # TBD

Sunday, September 7, 2025

11am – Hotel Check-out