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Colleen Perry
Market Manager

March 29, 2023

Start Date

November 15, 2015

Position(s) held at CWH

Finance Manager, General manager, 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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What brand(s) do you work for? Check all that apply. Camping World, Good Sam What is your favorite thing about your job and why?My favorite things about my job are that I get to work with a dedicated and knowledgeable group of people who I also have fun with and count as friends, plus I have a supervisor I admire. I'm lucky to have a career that I truly enjoy and that incorporates my skills, interests, hobbies, and lifestyle.What made you interested in working in the outdoor recreation industry?I absolutely love the outdoors and enjoy being in nature, so I’m fortunate to work for a company that represents those things.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 can’t compare it to other companies since the majority of my career has been with Camping World, but the company as a whole encourages and supports women to take the lead. I’ve had several women as supervisors and they've been wonderful role models who have been supportive, open to feedback, and complimentary. I especially like the “open-door policy” my current supervisor (a woman) has established for asking any questions and keeping our team informed.What advice would you offer other women who are interested in a career at a Camping World Holdings brand?Follow your passion and dreams, develop your skills, and be open to feedback.What destination do you hope to visit one day?This would be more of “destinations,” rather than a “destination.” I’d like to visit every US state on a grand trip around the US with no particular time frame. Ideally, this would be in an RV, and I’d be able to hop on a motorcycle and ride some of my dream twisty roads when I find them, hike in a whole bunch of places, camp on beaches, savor the scenery of Mother Nature, and spend time with family and friends. And then repeat!

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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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Carol Colaizzi

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What brand(s) do you work for? Camping World What other teams do you work with the most? Dealership Accountant's and Controllers, Inventory Analysts, Transport and Logistics group, Real Estate and Development What is your favorite thing about your job and why? Knowing each day that my processes are being done for reasons that keep the company marching forward. Inventory and Transportation Data Integrity is so important and it's a thrill to solve and resolve issues that, down the road, could cause headaches for others. It's wonderful being able to find and correct mistakes before they become problems, especially possible bank audit issues and outside auditor issues as well as possible mismanagement of units being transported by contracted carriers. What made you interested in working in the outdoor recreation industry? At the time, this job sounded promising in my field and this industry was making great strides and going strong. I love to camp, so that made it even more appealing and (wishful thinking) less stressful than my current job in the medical device production world. 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 makes me want to be a better role model to my peers. Passion and work ethic is inherent but kudos to Camping World for being that company that makes me want to be a part of the experience and great reputation that CW has created. Other companies I have worked for have rewarded people and recognized personal contributions, but I would have to say that it's really about your management team. I have worked for a couple of companies in the past where management didn't care about any of their people no matter how hard you worked and that is never a good environment to be in. Camping World has a healthy work environment!! What advice would you offer other women who are interested in a career at a Camping World Holdings brand? Go for it!!! CW recognizes and rewards those who are hard-working, determined, and passionate about a job well done!!

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