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Grayson E. Schwepfinger Grayson Schwepfinger, RV/MH Hall of Fame member and longtime columnist for The Journal passed away December 21, 2013. He was 80 years old. The Journal is greatful for all the support and knowledge that "Schwep" brought to our publication. He began writing for us in 2003 and will be greatly missed. He was very active in the RV/MH industries long before becoming a part of The Journal. He began in this industry in 1953. He and his father-in-law jointly opened 3 sales locations and 3 rental communities, as well as a parts and accessories warehouse between 1953 and 1962. Grayson was 3-time president of the Pennsylvania Manufactured Housing Association and served 10 years on the Board of Directors. He has trained and consulted with hundreds of retailers across the US and Canada, during which time he worked for 17 years with Fleetwood Enterprises. From 1982-84, in addition to training, "Schwep" served as Vice President of Sales for Mobile America, Inc., at that time, the largest selling dealership in Texas. From 1990 to present he trained for MH and RV manufacturers throughout the United States and Canada, as well as for dozens of inde- pendent retailers. His Salesmaker System is not just the most widely used, but also the most widely emulated program in retail sales. Grayson was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in Korea. The staff and management of THE JOURNAL extends our deepest sympathy to "Schwep's" family.