FLORIDA RV PARK & CAMPGROUND - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Second Generation Developer, Owner
Amir is a second generation developer, owner, and operator of outdoor resorts. His family has been in the outdoor hospitality for more than 20 years, focusing on SE United States. Amir is passionate about our industry and he loves going around the country helping ARVC parks improve their customer service and achieving operational efficiencies through the implementation of new technologies. Amir has a finger on the pulse of the latest trends in our industry and is a real advocate of moving our industry forward and attracting new consumer segments. Amir enjoys visiting ARVC member parks with his wife and three kids in their RV. "There is no better form of vacationing. The ability to travel our beautiful country in a rather confined space, and connect to the outdoors is an experience I urge everyone to try at least once. I guarantee it won't be your last. As an industry member, it also provides me with an insight into how our customers think and the ability to find new ways to take the customer experience to new levels. Seeing what other resorts are doing is a constant learning opportunity for me. I wouldn't replace being an active member of our industry with any other job." Concluded Amir. Amir represents SW Florida on the FARVC board and also serves as Director of Communications for the association.
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Executive Director
- President
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Secretary
With 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Darla provides a unique understanding of customer service, resort management and industry knowledge. She currently manages operations for Jennings Realty's highly rated Bay Bayou RV Resort in Tampa, FL, and was instrumental in the planning, development and management of Jennings' new Resort, Sunkissed Village RV Resort in Summerfield, FL. Darla's background as the Director of Advertising and Marketing for American Limousine and in corporate catering, convention services and event planning with Hilton Hotels and Brookfield Zoo in IL equipped her with excellent marketing skills and the insight required to provide an upscale resort experience and exceed guest's expectations. Darla is currently serving her first term as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the FL/AL Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds and is very excited about the current growth and direction of the RV industry!
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant and Bookeeper
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Treasurer
Patrick O'Neill has been operating the Northwest Florida destination resort CAMP GULF for 25+ years. He is an ARVC Lifetime CPO (Certified Park Operator) with experience renovating 2 parks from primitive obsoletion to exceptional destinations with choice rankings and amazing customer reviews. Patrick served as the National ARVC Treasurer for 6 years and the Florida ARVC BOD for many years including as Chairman. His goal is to serve others in the industry to help them with their own park endeavors. Patrick's family works with him in the parks along side he and his wife Heather with their proudest accomplishments their 5 children
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Vice Chair of the Board
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board
- Member of the Executive Committee
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
Tim Newby and Newby Management have been operating RV Resorts for over 35 years, specializing in yield management and guest relations. They have been recognized as one of the nation's leading operators of RV Resorts. Tim holds an active dealers license as well as a Florida Real Estate license, which has been beneficial in retailing park models throughout the southeast and the development and brokering of RV Resorts. He also serves as a consultant to the RV and manufactured housing business. Located in Ellenton, Florida, Newby Management operates RV Resorts in both Florida and Texas.