Grand Design RV Announces Promotion of Chris Eppers to Product Manager for
Solitude and Influence
MIDDLEBURY, Ind., June 19, 2026 – Grand Design RV is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Eppers to Product Manager for the Solitude and Influence brands, effective immediately.
A native of Elkhart County, Eppers brings deep industry roots and a well-rounded background to his new role. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Marketing from Indiana University before beginning his career as a CPA serving the marine and RV industries. Over time, he has built extensive experience across both OEM and supplier sides of the business, providing him with a comprehensive perspective on the RV industry.
Eppers joined Grand Design RV in 2023 as a Regional Sales Manager, supporting the Solitude, Momentum, and Influence brands across the Midwest, Northeast, and parts of Canada. In that role, he quickly demonstrated strong leadership, market insight, and a commitment to both dealer and customer success.
In his new role as Product Manager, Eppers will lead product strategy, innovation, and development for the Solitude and Influence model lines, continuing to align offerings with
customer needs and market trends.
“Chris has consistently demonstrated a strong understanding of both our products and our customers,” said Rob Groover, General Manager of Solitude, Influence, and Momentum. “His experience across multiple facets of the industry, paired with his collaborative leadership style, makes him a natural fit for this role. We’re excited to see his continued impact on these brands.”
Eppers and his wife have three children, two daughters and a son, and enjoy spending time outdoors together.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to step into this new role,” said Eppers. “Having grown up in this community and spent my career in the industry, it’s especially meaningful to contribute to brands that help families create unforgettable experiences. I’m looking forward to building on the strong foundation of Solitude and Influence and continuing to deliver products our customers love.”
Grand Design RV congratulates Chris on this well-earned promotion and looks forward to his continued contributions to the company’s growth and success.
About Grand Design RV
Grand Design RV®, headquartered in Middlebury, Indiana, manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of award-winning towable and motorized RVs. Its lineup includes the market-leading Reflection® fifth wheel and travel trailer, the flagship Solitude® extended-stay fifth wheel, the luxury Momentum® toy hauler, the lightweight Imagine® travel trailer, the introductory Transcend™ travel trailer, the Foundation™ destination trailer, and the Lineage™ motorized product line. Since its founding in 2012, Grand Design RV has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the RV industry and is consistently rated among the highest quality RV manufacturers.
About Winnebago Industries
Winnebago Industries, Inc. is a leading North American manufacturer of outdoor recreation products under the Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar and Barletta brands, which are used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. The Company builds high-quality motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheel products, outboard and sterndrive powerboats, pontoons, and commercial community outreach vehicles. Committed to advancing sustainable innovation and leveraging vertical integration in key component areas, Winnebago Industries has multiple facilities in Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, and Florida. The Company’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and traded under the symbol WGO. For access to Winnebago Industries' investor relations material or to add your name to an automatic email list for Company news releases, visit http://investor.wgo.net.