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Wayne Lin
SEO Manager

March 29, 2023

Start Date

March 8, 2021

Position(s) held at CWH

SEO Manager

What other teams do you work with the most? I work very closely with product owners and manager teams. That is followed closely by the content team. What brand(s) do you work for? Camping World, Good Sam What is your favorite thing about your job and why? One of my favorite things about the job is how each property presents a unique challenge. In my field, it's not a one-size-fits-all approach so it's a breath of fresh air to manage through various logistics to reach my goal. This forces me to get creative with the way I approach a property. In the same token, this allows me to be an educator in my field to business owners. What is the most rewarding project you have work on here and why? One of the most rewarding projects is establishing my role within the organization. It helps me be more involved in the process within the organization so I can be more effective on other projects. You can look at it like a project within a project. That has been rewarding in and of itself because I can provide insights into the project that otherwise wouldn't be there. What charity/cause/activity is most important to you and why? Veteran causes are near and dear to me. I've volunteered several hours in previous years at VA hospitals, Wounded Warrior projects and veteran job fairs. These events make me more appreciative of the things I have. As a veteran myself I know the difficulties of transition after service and getting the support you need so anyway I can give back to them, I will. Assisting veterans will always play an important role for me wherever I am. What advice would you give to someone applying to a job at Camping World? Don't feel shy about researching or asking about the company's history. In the midst of explosive growth, make sure you ask about why the growth is there and what to expect in the future. This orients your mind into thinking how you can grow with the company. Lastly, put in some work and present a plan on how you would approach the role in practical terms. It doesn't have to be lengthy - just some high-level talking points to see where you head is.

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Wes Snyder

National Parts Manager

What brand(s) do you work for? Camping World What other teams do you work with the most? I work with all locations in regards to OEM parts. I frequently work with both store leadership and regional leadership. I also work closely with Retail on all levels. I am on the National team and work with our Regional Service Directors on a daily basis. What is your favorite thing about your job and why? I get to solve problems. I really enjoy being able to provide solutions that allow us to grow and provide an improved work experience for our front line employees. I am given the agility to make sure we are improving the company everyday. Working for a company that strives to improve the employee experience, as well as the business performance, is extremely rewarding. What is the most rewarding project you have worked on here and why? CWPI (Camping World Parts Integration). Rolling out this project to save countless hours of time and improve the performance of the company at the same time exemplifies what I love about my job. The project required pulling together many groups and collaborating on a single goal. The teamwork at Camping World is another positive aspect of working for this company. What charity/cause/activity is most important to you and why? Equality in Education. I believe that better-educated citizens allow for all aspects of society to grow and prosper. Also, it allows for a more cohesive society that works together instead of pulling apart. What advice would you give to someone applying to a job at Camping World? Your opportunities for advancement in this company are excellent. Do a good job, work hard, and you will be rewarded. We are a company that rewards performance and talent regardless of background.

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Trudy King

General Manager

What brand(s) do you work for? Camping World What other teams do you work with the most? I work with many Teams within our organization including Human Resources, Training, Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, Inventory, Transportation, Retail, Risk Management, and the leadership team. I also work closely with several national and regional managers for multiple departments (ie. Finance, Service, Parts, Business Development, and other Market Managers). What is your favorite thing about your job and why? I have had the great benefit of working for great companies my entire career and truly enjoy sales and operations management because of the opportunity it gives me to help people within the organization grow and to be actively engaged in improving the business on a daily basis. Each day new opportunities arise, and I thrive in the changing environment where I challenged to improve and rewarded for my successes. What made you interested in working in the outdoor recreation industry? I came upon this industry quite by accident. While a customer of Beaudry RV in San Diego, the salesman encouraged me to apply for an open sales position. The rest is history. How has Camping World Holdings helped you succeed as a woman in the workplace? How is this different than other companies you have worked at? My mentors and managers within this company have always been supportive of me and the contributions I make to the organization. What advice would you offer other women who are interested in a career at a Camping World Holdings brand? Do it.

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Colleen Perry

Market Manager

What brand(s) do you work for? Camping World What other teams do you work with the most? Every department is crucial to the overall success of the store. I see all of us working as one cohesive team. None more important to the other. We need each other to be successful.I love spending time in the sales tower and find as much happiness in the service department at the operations desk. Detail and accounting are equally important to me. I think that it is critical for all departments to know how important they are to the success of the whole team. What is your favorite thing about your job and why? I love my job. Everyday I get a new opportunity to work in a place that I love. We have our challenges, of course. I think that turning the unhappy customers or bad situations into a win are key to growing as a company and a store. I am also allowed to run my location and put my own personal touch on it. The people are really the best part. I get to really influence and participate with all of the employees in this location. I read an article about different styles of leadership. There were a few but the one that struck me was lead with love. That doesn't mean that we have dinner and spend time with each other but you love and care about the whole person. You understand that they are here doing their job to provide for the life they have outside of the building. I feel that leading in this way has allowed me to earn the trust and respect of my team. It also allows me to lead them because they know I have their best interest at heart. This also translates into working with our customers. I feel the same way about them. Without customers where are we? I think it's crucial to own your mistakes and take the time to work in the customers best interest. This is a fun business. We sell hopes and dreams, memories that will last forever. The opportunity to interact with the customers is very special. They are about to embark on an adventure that some of them have spent their whole life planning. I think it's important to be a good steward of making their dream come true. We started something recently here that i really enjoy. We made some t shirts in kid sizes that say "Cool Kids Camp" Inviting the kids into that special delivery day and giving them something to take away with them is fun. I remind them to wear their special camping shirt when they camp and parents tag us on social media. It's not always easy in a day to day aspect but it is worth it at the end of the day. What made you interested in working in the outdoor recreation industry? I honestly didn't know much about the outdoor recreation industry when I started with the company. I knew that the people that I had met in the recruiting process were smart and genuine. That was all I needed to see to decide to join the company. How has Camping World Holdings helped you succeed as a woman in the workplace? How is this different than other companies you have worked at? Camping World is a great company for women to work for. They don't see gender as an obstacle or roadblock to your success. You are judged on your merit and talent rather than your gender. I can truthfully say that had I not taken this opportunity with Camping World I would never have been given the opportunity or support and mentor-ship at any other employer. They allow you to have access to many parts of the enterprise, not just your individual location.

I remember when I had only been with the company a short time and my regional finance manager called me. He said he wasn't really calling for anything important, just to say that he appreciates me. I will never forget the way that made me feel. I had never in my career had someone say that they appreciate me. I will carry that feeling forward and spread that message for the rest of my career. What advice would you offer other women who are interested in a career at a Camping World Holdings brand? I would say to run don't walk to our Camping World careers site. We offer so many opportunities in this company, too many to list here. The true spirit of being appreciated for who you are is evident from the top of the company. That appreciation bleeds down into every other level. Take a chance on yourself and see where this company can take you.

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