Mike Gaeddert adds Coachmen Clipper and Forest River Viking to GM Duties
A Special Report from our friends at Forest River Inc.
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Middlebury, IN – Forest River has announced that Mike Gaeddert, a Forest River veteran and current General Manager responsible for the Coachmen Catalina brand, will take on an expanded role with the addition of the Coachmen Clipper and Forest River Viking brands, effective immediately.
Gaeddert’s 14-year career started as a trainee and grew to Regional Sales Representative, National Sales and Product Manager, to his present role as General Manager since 2020.
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“Mike has been a strong leader and contributor since he started,” said Bob Dumm, Group General Manager. “This new opportunity with Clipper and Viking is a great opportunity to bring energy and excellence to two long-standing brands in the Forest River portfolio.”
“I am looking forward to working with the teams at Coachmen Clipper and Forest River Viking,” said Gaeddert. “Together, we will continue to uphold our commitment to delivering exceptional products and customer satisfaction.”
About Forest River, Inc.
Founded in 1996 by Pete Liegl, Forest River, Inc. has evolved into North America’s largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles, cargo trailers, pontoon boats, buses, vans, and commercial vehicles. Its portfolio includes market share leaders in every category, and it is the country’s leading manufacturer of buses and vans for both the private and public sectors. Based in Elkhart, Indiana, Forest River employs 14,000+ employees in 100+ facilities in more than a half dozen states. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on customer satisfaction, Forest River is proud to be a Berkshire Hathaway company.
For more information, please visit https://forestriverinc.com/