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Nation's Largest RV Retailer, FreedomRoads, Names Craig Jensen President of RV Dealership Group

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--The nation's largest RV retailer, FreedomRoads, LLC, today announced it has named Craig Jensen President of its RV Dealership Group. Jensen will transition from his current position as West Division President.

In his new role, Jensen will report directly to FreedomRoads and Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis and will lead dealership operations. His job will include ensuring that each dealership operates profitably by continuing to enhance and streamline processes, ensuring leadership development and succession, identifying new ways to add value for customers and associates, and meeting the companys core values and mission. Jensen will also be responsible for taking advantage of the synergies between the dealerships and co-located Camping World SuperCenters.

It is an honor to be named to this crucial post, Jensen commented. It is also an enormous responsibility that I feel well qualified to handle. The talented management both on the dealership and corporate sides will help me to succeed and Im extremely excited to work with them in this capacity.

Jensen is uniquely qualified for the position having worked in nearly all aspects of the dealership operations at Salt Lake City-based Blaine Jensen and Sons including bookkeeping, finance and executive management. Under his leadership as President and CEO of the dealership, Jensen drove annual revenues from $3 million to over $50 million. In 2003 he became President of Blaine Jensen RV Centers LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of FreedomRoads, LLC. Jensen has served on or Board of Directors of the Utah RV Dealers Association and the National RV Dealers Association among other prestigious industry affiliations.

Craig is one of the most experienced executives in the business, said Marcus Lemonis, CEO of FreedomRoads and Camping World. He knows our business inside and out having been a key part of the organization from the very beginning. Someone in this pivotal position also needs to have the respect of all of the dealers and their associates, and Craig has that without question. He is a great leader who has it all.

About FreedomRoads

FreedomRoads is a dynamic national network of well-established local and regional RV dealerships that have united to benefit customers, employees, suppliers and the RV industry. FreedomRoads operates as a multi-store retail chain engaged in the retail sale, finance and service of recreational vehicles.

FreedomRoads is America's largest RV retailer operating 57 locations in 23 states including: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Washington.

FreedomRoads stocks over $350 million of new and used recreational vehicle inventory representing over 40 manufacturers. For additional information, please visit www.FreedomRoads.com, where the largest selection of recreational vehicles is available for sale.