The OHI Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of this year’s scholarships for the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality. These scholarships are made possible through the generous support of our members, colleagues and community, and they play a crucial role in fostering professional growth within the outdoor hospitality industry, according to a press release.
“Each recipient represents the future of our community, and we’re thrilled to assist in furthering their futures,” stated the release.
The George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality will take place Feb. 21–26, 2027, at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, W. Va. This in-person program offers RV park, campground and glamping business owners and operators the tools, strategies and industry expertise necessary to operate a thriving outdoor hospitality business. Participants will learn core principles of business management, marketing, employee leadership, risk management, finance and more through focused courses for Outdoor Hospitality Manager (OHM) and Outdoor Hospitality Professional (OHP) designations.
The recipients of the George O’Leary National School scholarships are:
- Shane Beckley – Elk Creek Campground | New Castle, Colo.
- Stephanie Bryant – Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort | Montebello, Va.
- Jade Callahan – COTA RV Park | Austin, Texas
- Dawn Cannon – Wing Whitesboro RV Resort | Whitesboro, Texas
- Christopher Caudle – Buck Hill Campground & Cabins | Newland, N.C.
- Amber Charboneau – Fire Ore | Ore City, Texas
- Justin Dahle – CRR Hospitality
- Ashley Giblin – Plymouth Sands Campground | Plymouth, N.H.
- Madisyn Gonzales-Campos – Twin Lakes Camping Resort | New London, Ohio
- Kevin Gundlach – Webster / Douglas Forest KOA Journey | Webster, Mass.
- Simone Hofmann – Bourne Scenic Park | Bourne, Mass.
- Allison Holcomb – CRR Hospitality
- Christy Humphreys – Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort | Montebello, Va.
- Addison Jourden – Duck Creek RV Resort | Muskegon, Mich.
- Lisa Loveless – CRR Hospitality
- Thalia McNutt – Normandy Farms Family Camping Resort | Foxboro, Mass.
- Irv Miller – Buckeye Ranch RV Resort | CRR Hospitality
- Soledad Mosso Marcos – Greensport RV Park and Campground | Ashville, Ala.
- Jonathan Mueller – Summit Sotheby’s International Realty
- Dustin Palma – Kozy Kampground | Celina, Ohio
- Ashley Rogers – Greensport RV Park and Campground | Ashville, Ala.
- Mallorie Rogers – Frankenmuth Jellystone Park | Frankenmuth, Mich.
- Joshua Schifferer – Remnant Properties | Tempe, Ariz.
- Storry Schwartz – Jellystone Park™ at Natural Bridge | Natural Bridge Station, Va.
- Caley Sharratt – Cooperstown Beaver Valley Cabins & Campsites | Milford, N.Y.
- Kevin Strope – Wolfies Campground | Zanesville, Ohio
- Claudia Vazquez – CRR Hospitality
- Jennifer Verhey – Sturgis View Campground | Sturgis, S.D.
- Melissa Webb – Green River KOA Journey | Green River, Utah
- Peter Webb – Green River KOA Journey | Green River, Utah
- Stacy Wene – Blue Water Development
- Phimphisa Yaski – Bells Marina | Eutawville, S.C.
“Through these scholarships, the OHI Foundation continues to support individuals in their pursuit of excellence within the outdoor hospitality industry,” the release noted. “We are grateful for the ongoing support of our community, which allows us to provide these valuable opportunities, and we are excited to welcome all scholarship winners to this premier industry program. ”
Interested in attending the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality? Registration is now open! Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from industry experts, gain hands-on skills, and connect with fellow outdoor hospitality professionals. Reserve your spot today at OHI.org/NationalSchool
For more information about the OHI Foundation or to donate to the scholarship program, visit ohi.org/ohi-foundation.
