Debbie built a four-decade career in California’s campground professional trade association for owners and operators and is Campground Consulting Group’s west coast expert on the RV and campground industry. She has spent her whole life in the campground industry working at her family-owned KOA in Auburn, CA until 1984, and for 38 years at the California Outdoor Hospitality Association. Debbie served as the associations CEO from 2004-2019. Debbie understands California’s famously complicated regulations and permitting processes. She is intimately familiar with government affairs and the permitting and regulatory hurdles new parks and existing parks wishing to expand face. She was actively involved with Visit California and the California Travel Association.  She has a deep understanding of the western travel market and how RV park developments fit into the mix.  Her expertise brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in campground operations and development in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona and other western states.