Across the NationRichard Jennison – NewPresident at MHIRichard “Dick” Jennison wasrecently appointed the new Presidentof the Manufactured Housing Institute(MHI). Dick is a standout goalorientedleader with a proven trackrecord <strong>for</strong> accomplishments withinapproved time frames and budgetlimitations. He is highly regarded <strong>for</strong>his a<strong>bi</strong>lity to implement change andassimilate disparate cultures into aunified organization. Dick is noted<strong>for</strong> his strong financial acumen andknowledge-based decision making.He is a persuasive presenter andrelationship builder that is known <strong>for</strong>his a<strong>bi</strong>lity to deliver value to customersand association <strong>member</strong>s. Dickempowers his staff per<strong>for</strong>manceto achieve critical organizational,customer and <strong>member</strong> needs. Hisexperience and accomplishmentsare punctuated by his a<strong>bi</strong>lity tosuccessfully start-up, turnaround andsustain high-growth business units andorganizations in both the <strong>for</strong> profit andnot-<strong>for</strong>-profit arena.Prior to joining MHI, Dick was apartner and Senior Vice President,Marketing and Business Development,<strong>for</strong> Omni Solutions Group, aprofessional services firm that offerstechnology solutions and supportservices to small and mid-sizebusinesses and associations. Heoversaw and managed Omni SolutionsGroups substantial not-<strong>for</strong>-profitbusiness practice.Prior to joining Omni SolutionsGroup, Dick had over 14 yearsleadership experience in the not-<strong>for</strong>profitarena and, specifically, the lasteight years serving as President andCEO of the Brick Industry Association(BIA), a $7 million trade associationrepresenting the residential andcommercial construction industry.Prior to his leadership role at BIA, Dickserved as Chief Operating Officer atthe Point-of-Purchase AdvertisingInternational (POPAI), a $5.5 millioninternational retail in-store marketingassociation.Prior to joining POPAI, Dick had over15 years of senior executive experiencein the <strong>for</strong>-profit business sector. Heserved as Vice President, Marketingand Public Relations, <strong>for</strong> CitizensBancorp, a $5 <strong>bi</strong>llion regional financialservices organization. In addition, Dickserved in senior management roleswith both MCI and AMTRAK.Dick graduated Magna Cum Laudewith a B.A. degree from St. Leo Collegein St. Leo, Florida. In addition, Dickgraduated from the School of BankMarketing, Management & StrategicPlanning with the American BankersAssociation.Dick served on the Board and wasChairman of the Masonry IndustryCouncil. He was also a <strong>member</strong>of the National Association ofManufacturers and the U.S. Chamberof Commerce. In addition, Dick alsoserves on numerous charitable, civicand community volunteer fundraisingboards.Dick has been married to his wifeTracy <strong>for</strong> 25 years. They reside inMaryland with their son Alec, who is asenior in high school and plays varsitylacrosse.CMHI staff, Board of Directors and<strong>member</strong>ship welcome Dick to theindustry and look <strong>for</strong>ward to workingwith him.Page 20RV/MH Hall of FameRestructures FinancialObligations Assuring Long-Term Sta<strong>bi</strong>lityElkhart, Ind., March 14, 2012 – TheRV/MH Hall of Fame & Museum(Hall) has restructured its financialobligations with its investors and isnow on a path to long-term sta<strong>bi</strong>lity,thanks primarily to the generosityof the family of longtime benefactorBoots Ingram (deceased), according toChairman of the Board Bill Garpow.“The RV/MH Hall of Fame will liveon,” Garpow said. “Our gloriousbuilding will remain open <strong>for</strong> years tocome. Our history will continue tobe preserved. It’s a day of triumphand celebration <strong>for</strong> the RV andmanufactured housing industries, aday made possible by the continuedgenerosity of the Ingrams.”Under terms of agreement betweenthe Ingram family and the Hall, <strong>for</strong>mertreasurer and Hall board <strong>member</strong>Darryl Searer of Ultra-Fab Products,Inc., and Hall of Fame <strong>member</strong>, willassume the position of president andchief operating officer of the Hall, on avolunteer basis. The Hall’s current staffremains in place.Searer said, “This day has arrivedbecause of the hard work of adedicated group of Hall ExecutiveCommittee <strong>member</strong>s who fought<strong>for</strong> the Hall’s future despite manyobstacles and because both FirstSource Bank of Elkhart and TonyIngram and his siblings wanted to seethe Hall survive and came up with asolution that allows that to happen. I’msure one person smiling down on all ofus today is Boots Ingram, a friend tothis organization like no other.”continued on page 22
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