Brinkley RV’s Ron Fenech Receives RVDA Chairman’s Service Award

(TAMPA, FL) – President and co-founder of Brinkley RV Ron Fenech has been recognized with an RV Dealers Association (RVDA) Chairman’s Service Award for his work to aid RV dealership employees experiencing financial emergencies.

The award was designated by 2025 RVDA Chairman of the Board Larry Troutt III of Topper’s RVs and presented at the Florida RV Supershow by RVDA Board Member and RV Assistance Corp. Chairman Jeff Hirsch of Campers Inn RV on January 14th.

Fenech, through the Ron & Lisa Fenech Family Foundation, established the RV Dealership Employee Emergency Relief Program as a joint initiative with the Mike Molino RV Learning Center designed to provide financial assistance to RV dealership employees experiencing hardship due to natural disasters and other catastrophic events that lead to major expense or loss of income.

Current employees of RV dealerships can apply for one-time grants of up to $2,500. Hardships that may qualify for assistance include immediate family health issues and catastrophic incidents such as damage due to natural disasters, home fires, or flooding.

Through December 31, 2025, the program provided emergency financial assistance to 44 RV dealership employees. The program is expressly for all RV dealership employees. RV dealership owners/principals are not eligible.

The RVDA Chairman's Service Award recognizes individuals for significant, long-term contributions and dedicated service to the association, its members, and the RV industry.
The RV Learning Center, a 501c3 charitable organization, is supported by dealers, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and other RV industry members committed to dealership education and the high level of customer service provided by educated employees.