Best RV Dish Drying Racks and Compact Kitchen Accessories for Tiny Counters

Ellen Kietzmann brings more than 25 years of senior leadership in the RV and outdoor recreation industry. She spent 22 years at Blue Ox — rising from Vice President of Sales & HR to President — where she grew the dealer network from 100 to 2,500 brand-loyal partners, expanded annual RV sector sales by 800%, and earned both the Jim Barker Award and the Chairman Service Award for her lasting contributions to the RV industry. As President, she led strategic planning, market expansion, product partnerships, and a dealer certification and training program that became an industry standard. Following Blue Ox, Ellen served as Chief Operating Officer at Universal Group, Ltd., where she streamlined operations and led agency acquisition initiatives. Her product expertise — built through two decades of dealer training, channel development, and direct manufacturer partnerships — informs every review and buying guide she contributes to.