Herb Cowen of Pike Lake Golf Centre in Clifford, Ontario has been elected as the new Chairman of the Board of the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada.
Pike Lake Golf Centre is a family-owned and operated RV dealership which first opened in 1961. Throughout the years the Cowen family has worked tirelessly to develop the resort and campground into the exceptional facility that it is today.
As a dealer, Herb Cowen has portrayed an exemplary level of commitment to both his customers as well as the industry. Herb believes in working hard and treating people fairly which has earned him a professional reputation. Herb loves the business, enjoys meeting and assisting customers and is committed to providing an upscale experience for those that want to enjoy the RV Lifestyle.
The dealership has been a member of the Ontario RVDA since 1989 and Herb has participated in provincial and national association efforts in several capacities. Herb has been president of the Ontario RVDA, has sat on provincial show committees and has served on the board of the RVDA of Canada since 2014.
Pike Lake offers many amenities for guests to enjoy. In additional to the RV dealership there is a 20-room motel, lake view cottages, a 9-hole and 18-hole golf course, practice greens, a driving range, a restaurant including a Pro shop, a campground and an Adult Lifestyle Community.
Pike Lake Golf Centre has also supported their community through generous donations to service groups within their regional area. The Centre hosts many classic golf tournaments and helps organizations reach their fundraising goals. In 2011, as a part of their 50th anniversary celebration and in memory of Irv Cowen, Herb’s father, Pike Lake Golf Centre donated $17,000 to the Harriston Fire Department allowing for an expansion of the current Hall. More recently, Pike Lake Golf Centre committed to the Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital for the development of a new emergency wing.
Other officers for the 2018-2019 year are:
- Vice Chairman: Gord Bragg, Hub City RV, Lantzville, BC
- Treasurer: Josée Bédard, Roulottes Chaudière, Levis, QC
- Past Chair: Jean-François Lussier, Horizon Lussier, Marieville, QC
RVDA of Canada’s current Board of Directors are:
Murray Sullivan, Sullivan Motor Products, Houston, BC
Dale Hopkins, RV City, Leduc, AB
Kyle Kehoe, Kehoe RV, Saskatoon, SK
Jim Gorrie, GNR Camping World, Winnipeg, MB
Bruno Tombari Jr., Bella Vista RV, Oro-Medonte, ON
Marc Rémillard, Centre du Camping Rémillard, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC
Bruce Marsh, Cape Breton Trailer Sales, Bras d’Or, NS
Trevor Moase, Vacationer RV Sales and Service, Kelvin Grove, PEI
