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5 | DECEMBER 2013

New Board Member Profiles
Susan Moelker, Region 4
How long have you been at the campground? Were you at a
campground previously?
I have been managing the camp for 13 yrs (since John and I got
married). I started to camp at the age 9 at Pine Valley (parents
still have a site here), working and organizing many activities as a
teenager within the camp.
What do you take care of at the campground?
Everything except maintenance and the pool. The office, activities and
store are my main priorities.
What did you to do before?
Before becoming a full time manager, I worked as an Educational
Assistant with the school board.
Why did you join the board?
John was on the board for 6 years and as a result, was exposed to
new things/ideas and learned a lot. I thought it would be a good
opportunity for me.
What would you most like to see the association accomplish?
It would be nice to see the association continue to be the voice of
camping within Ontario and continue to be an education source for
camping.

John O’Brien, Director-at-Large
How long have you been at the campground? Were you at a
campground previously?
I have been at Sherkston Shores since 2005. Two years prior, I was the
Operations Director for 8 parks in France and before that in the UK.
What do you take care of at the campground?
I was originally the Sales Manager at Sherkston and then in 2006
became the General Manager. Recently I became the Vice President
of Carefree RV Resorts. I specialize in sales and love helping people
find the right camping solution; however, I oversee all aspects of the
campground.
What did you to do before?
After spending 10 years as a Nuclear Weapons Engineer in the
submarine service, I decided to pursue a career in sales.

Why did you join the board?
I am concerned that camping will become extinct in 20 years and
want to change that. I feel that my experience across three continents
can bring new ideas to the table.
What would you most like to see association accomplish?
I would love to see growth of the industry and enabling park owners
to expand and create further camping experiences.

Ed Miklavcic, Director-at-Large
How long have you been at the campground? Were you at a
campground previously?
I have been at Bissell’s since 1988.
What do you take care of at the campground?
I grew up as maintenance and then took over the management and
now the ownership.
What did you to do before?
We purchased the park when I was 17, therefore I worked throughout
my life in the park. I took Business Sales in College.
Why did you join the board?
I was a board member 12 years ago. Then we started a family and
I had to leave. Since I really enjoyed my time on the board and now
that the children are older, I felt like it was a great opportunity to
come back.
What would you most like to see the association accomplish?
I would like to see an increase in the popularity of camping and raise
the bar in the industry.