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Emma Krostal
Senior Influencer & Affiliate Specialist

March 29, 2023

Start Date

May 2019

Position(s) held at CWH

Inventory Intern, Social Media Marketing Intern, Social Media Coordinator, Community Outreach Coordinator

What brand(s) do you work for? Camping World What other teams do you work with the most? Publishing Team, Blog Team, Engagement Team, Production Team What is your favorite thing about your job and why? My favorite thing about my job is being able to communicate daily with our influencers in the outdoors industry that help promote our brand across all social platforms. I love being a part of the growth and change that our company has experienced in expanding drastically these past few years. What made you interested in working in the outdoor recreation industry? From the moment I could walk, my parents put hiking boots on my feet. I have loved the outdoors since before I can remember. I am honored to work for a company that promotes a lifestyle I am so passionate about. 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 has helped me succeed as a woman in the workplace by always supporting and respecting me as an individual. What advice would you offer other women who are interested in a career at a Camping World Holdings brand? My advice would be to never be afraid to speak your opinion, and you can achieve any goal you set your mind to.

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Brenda D. Wintrow

SVP of Field Operations

What brand(s) do you work for? Camping World What other teams do you work with the most? Today, I work with our Field Operations Team that includes our dealership and retail organization, and recently I have started supporting our Call Center Operations Team. If it's related to the customer experience I want to learn as much as I can about how we can continue to improve and exceed our customers expectations. What is your favorite thing about your job and why? That's easy! Our customers and my amazing teammates!

Knowing that our customers have a choice when they're ready to purchase an RV, have service work done at one of our service centers, or buy different accessories from our retail business, I want Camping World to be their first choice every time! In order to earn their business and their trust, we have to hold ourselves to the highest standard and provide them with the best experience. Today, I have the privilege of overseeing the development and implementation of processes to improve customer cultivation, customer retention and retail sales for the enterprise. What made you interested in working in the outdoor recreation industry? Before joining Camping World I stayed at home to raise my two sons Blake and Brandon after a previous career in banking. When my youngest was ready to enter kindergarten, I knew I wanted to do something challenging and fun outside of the home. Growing up my dad worked in car dealerships so I knew the ins and outs of the business. When I walked through the doors of Camping World, it was an easy transition and I quickly fell in love with our customers and the RV lifestyle. 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? I've been mentored by many extraordinary male and female leaders over the years. I'm so proud that I work for an organization that rewards good work regardless of your gender. Marcus and the rest of the leadership team embraces the fact that when there are women in the room helping make decisions we're all better for it, and that's been the most rewarding experience for me. As the leader in the RV industry, we have a responsibility to provide equal opportunity for every team member. It's part of our core values as an organization and I'm so grateful to be a part of it. What advice would you offer other women who are interested in a career at a Camping World Holdings brand? Come join us! I've been told countless times that the magic happens when we step outside of our comfort zone and it's so true. Whether you're just entering the work force, returning after time away, or you're looking for a new opportunity, we would love to share more about who we are and why we might be a great fit for you. If you've already made the leap, we're so glad you're here! Make it a point every day to learn something new and show up with the intent to have a meaningful impact on our customers and co-workers. We're all better together!

If you're ready to take on a new challenge in a company that's just getting started, we would love to chat with you!

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Rick Copper

Product Content Manager

What brand(s) do you work for? Camping World What other teams do you work with the most? I work in conjunction with the Inventory Team, the Retail Team, and the Website Development team on a frequent basis. What is your favorite thing about your job and why? I love getting good RV images to use for a wide variety of marketing purposes. My feeling is the best images make for a better impression of our company and I'm happy to keep my team cranking out good images. I also love creating copy for product pages as well as Brand Overview scripts with both being educational, engaging, and a bit entertaining. What is the most rewarding project you have worked on here and why? Ultimate RV Shows both as a 'stand alone' one site and the Road Show. These totally utilize all of my skills and, while a bit stressful at times, create such a buzz of excitement felt across the RV Sales team - you can't help but be amped up. It's refreshing to hear from the store level how much impact these shows have. What charity/cause/activity is most important to you and why? Any environmental issue. I feel we are, or should be, cautious stewards of the environment at Camping World. We should help preserve not only natural settings but do what we can to help keep our own Good Sam campgrounds operating at a higher, environmentally responsible level. As such, I have suggested we at the corporate level reach out to Good Sam campgrounds to help 'spruce' them up so to speak. What advice would you give to someone applying to a job at Camping World? It is not difficult to pitch in and help wherever you can within the parameters of your job. Those who desire upward mobility should learn all about the RV industry and sales to further their career as well as learn to have an understanding of how everyone else's jobs function.

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Timothy Shanahan

Sr. Inventory Analyst

What brand(s) do you work for? Camping World What other teams do you work with the most? The new inventory analyst team works most closely with the leadership group at the individual dealerships. We are frequently in contact with the general mangers, sales managers, and market managers of the areas we cover. We also work with the used, transport, and banking subsets of our larger inventory team. What is your favorite thing about your job and why? I find the most enjoyable aspect to be absorbing and dissecting the numbers. Trying to figure out what will happen, what will work, and adjusting on the fly when events don't transpire as predicted makes for a fun and challenging work environment. The constant communication with stores, manufacturers, and other team members helps grow knowledge, spark ideas, and foster relationships amongst those we depend on to keep the inventory and sales coming. What is the most rewarding project you have worked on here and why? My creation of the used inventory matrix was labor intensive but instrumental in the creation of our RV evaluator tool. With the forced input menu for used inventory entry standardized, we are able to assess our own values on trades and compare them to those provided by third parties. This, in turn, has led to our company being able to confidently buy and carry a much greater amount of used inventory than in previous years. Although it was a small step in this process, my efforts in creating the database were crucial for success early on. What charity/cause/activity is most important to you and why? An enjoyable way that I have found to give back is running races in the name of a charitable foundation. Typically, I have raised money for the American Cancer Society. It is rewarding to accomplish a goal and better oneself while helping a noble cause simultaneously. I look forward to resuming this practice as the pandemic wanes and life shifts back closer to normal. What advice would you give to someone applying to a job at Camping World? Never fear asking too many questions. It is a unique industry and many at corporate, the stores, and on the manufacturer side have been around a long time. There is a wealth of knowledge to be gleaned from those that we are interacting with on a daily basis. You can never check sales numbers and metrics too many times. The success of brands and individual floorplans can ebb and flow; some stores may be struggling with a brand that is a success nationally. Different stores excel at selling different subtypes of RVs. It is important to stay on top of these things so that you can speak with a store and address any potential issues.

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