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9 July 2026
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Forest River announces numerous leadership appointments

American recreational vehicle manufacturer Forest River Inc. has announced a series of new leadership appointments across its Coachmen and Forest River Park Model divisions.

The first of the appointments, which Forest River say are part of its continued plan to strengthen operations, product development, and dealer support, is Mike McIntire (pictured above left), who has been named General Manager of the Coachmen Class A division: Encore, Euro, Mirada, Pursuit, Sportscoach.

McIntire already has extensive experience with the Coachmen brand and will be assisted by Jim Elliot, who steps into the role of Sales Manager and Product Manager for Plant 310.

In the Coachmen Class C division, Nate Saunders has been named General Manager of operations, overseeing Plants 210 and 215. Saunders will lead production, operations and strategic initiatives for the division’s Class C motorhome lineup, which includes Prism, Cross Trail, Concord, Entourage, Freelander and Leprechaun.

In the Forest River Park Models division, Larry ‘Joe’ Grandstaff (pictured above, right) has been promoted to the position of General Manager, bringing 13 years of experience with the company and extensive operational knowledge.

The company has also promoted George Sechrist to Sales Manager, where he will continue working closely with Forest River’s dealer network to support sales growth, customer relationships and dealer communications.

“These leadership appointments reflect our continued investment in experienced leaders who understand our products, our dealer partners and our commitment to delivering exceptional RVs,” said Bob Dumm, President of Coachmen. “We are confident these individuals will continue building on the strong foundation established within their respective divisions while supporting the long-term success of our brands.”