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Attendee Registration discounted if registered before 4/1/26

2026 TACO Meeting & Trade Show SCHEDULE

Tuesday, April 21st

10:00 - 11:00 Registration & Networking 11:00 - 11:30

. . Kelly Hancock - Acting Texas Comptroller Special Guest

11:30 - 12:00 Welcome, How to Get the Most Out of the TACO Show - TACO General Meeting

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch - Buy Raffle Tickets

1:00 - 1:45

Class #1 - Embracing Guest Services Experience Driven Hospitality - Jayne Cohen, Campground Consulting Group, LLC

1:45 - 2:00 Break - Buy Raffle Tickets in Lobby

2:00 - 2:45

Class #2 - AI Without the Hype: What Actually Works for Campgrounds - Garett McKinnon, Campground Views; Jordan Taylor, Storable/Newbook

Class #3 - Driving Revenue for Enhanced Profit and Growth! Mike Harrison, CRR Hospitality (simultaneously with class #2)

2:45 - 3:00 Break - Raffle Tickets in Lobby

3:00 - 3:45

. Class #4 - Best Business Practices/Campground Law 101 - Christine Taylor, Goldberg Segalla

3:45 - 4:30 TACO Awards Presented & Thank You Platinum Sponsors! 4:30 - 6:00 ‘Happy Hour’ with Vendors in Trade Show (2 Tickets per Person for Beer or Wine + Cash Bar)

6:00 - 7:00

. Dinner (Bar is Open) (Raffle #1) (Raffle for $500 Trade Show Cash)

6:00 - 9:00 Cowboy Casino Night - San Jacinto Room (Cash Bar) Awards presented at the end of the evening Sponsored by Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality Ins.

Wednesday, April 22nd

8:00 - 8:45

. Breakfast

8:45 - 9:30 Class #5 - NFPA 1194/Building or Expanding Your ParkRoundtable - Heidi Doyle; Chris Hipple, Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality Ins ; Jason Olson, Conestoga Wagon Co Brian Schaeffer, moderator (simultaneously with class #6)

8:45 - 9:30

Class #6 - Propane - Startup to Profit Center - Yellow Rose Room - Suburban PropaneBuddy Allen, Ron Shaw, Suburban Propane; Randall Dally, Rayburn RV Hideout (simultaneously with class #5)

9:30 - 2:00 Trade Show

12:00 - 1:00

. Lunch with Our Vendors - Buy Raffle Tickets (Raffle #2)

2:00 Trade Show Closes

2:00 - 2:45

#7 - ‘2026 TACO Campground Award Winners Panel’ (Raffle #3) (simultaneously with class #8)

2:00 - 2:45 Class #8 - All Things Campground Maintenance - Randall Dally, Rayburn RV Hideout; Terry Munoz, Campground Consulting Group, LLC (simultaneously with class #7)

2:45 - 3:00 Break - Last chance to Buy Raffle Tickets (Raffle #4)

3:00 - 4:00

. Class #9 - Legislative Report - Brian Schaeffer, Ron Hinkle, Randall Dally, Michael Moore, Christine Taylor 4:00 Dismissed - Please fill out Show Survey

Items in Blue are in Bluebonnet 1 & 2 (Large Classroom) • Items in Green are in the Yellow Rose Room Items in Orange are in, Bluebonnet 1 the Trade Show Room • Items in Red are in the San Jacinto Room/Cowboy Casino Night

›› Priceless Education & Information – nine classes led by industry experts.

›› Admission to TACO Awards Recognition.

›› Exciting & Fun TACO Raffle throughout the show!

›› Cowboy Casino Fun Night - Fundraiser for Legislative Initiatives.

Buddy Allen

CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER MANAGER

SUBURBAN PROPANE, LP www.SuburbanPropane.com

Jayne Cohen FOUNDER & CEO

CAMPGROUND CONSULTING GROUP, LLC www.campgroundconsultinggroup.com

Randall Dally

OWNER & TACO PAST PRESIDENT RAYBURN RV HIDEOUT www.rayburnrvhideout.com

Heidi Doyle EDUCATION & STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP COORDINATOR

Kelly Hancock ACTING COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS STATE OF TEXAS

Mike Harrison CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER CRR HOSPITALITY www.crrhospitality.com

Ron Hinkle TACO LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT/LOBBYIST www.TACOMembers.com

Chris Hipple VICE PRESIDENT LEAVITT RECREATION & HOSPITALITY INSURANCE www.leavitt.com

Buddy Allen is the CSC Manager with Suburban Propane, covering the Central and North Eastex areas He graduated from Stephen F . Austin State University in Nacogdoches with a bachelor’s in business administration . Suburban Propane is TACO’s preferred provider, offering special pricing and discounts for TACO members Propane - Startup to Profit Center

Jayne Cohen founded her consulting firm and has over 40 years of outdoor hospitality management and campground development experience . Continued growth, capabilities, and focus prompted a name change to the Campground Consulting Group, and Jayne serves as founder and CEO Jayne has worked with hundreds of clients on new RV park developments and campground expansions, conducting market and comparative analysis, feasibility research and reporting for lenders and investors, and land planning and design Her operational audits for RV park buyers, sellers, and operators have had great success reducing expenses, increasing revenues, and creating better guest experiences Embracing Guest Services Experience Driven Hospitality

Randall Dally worked in management of a national grocery store chain for 13 years He has been the owner of Rayburn RV Hideout in Brookeland, Texas since 2002 His park has been a TACO member for 18 years Randall has been actively involved with TACO in their legislative efforts for the past 7 years and currently serves as TACO Legislative Liaison Propane - Startup to Profit Center; All Things Campground Maintenance; Legislative Report

Heidi Doyle is an industry expert in electrical supplies and a leading voice for safety standards in outdoor hospitality As a Voting Technical Member of UL 231 and a champion of the NEC and NFPA 1194 standards, Heidi plays a critical role in shaping the regulations that keep campgrounds and RV parks safe and efficient She is dedicated to empowering the industry with reliable electrical solutions and expert-led education . NFPA 1194/ Building or Expanding Your Park

Kelly Hancock is acting Texas Comptroller and manages the state treasury, tax collection, and revenue estimates and oversees key initiatives like property taxes, broadband expansion, opioid abatement, and education savings accounts . A native Texan and Baylor graduate, Kelly’s public service includes 13 years on a local school board and nearly 20 years in the Texas Legislature He is a business owner and advocate for limited government; he remains committed to conservative fiscal policy Kelly and his wife, Robin, have three children and six young Texans

Mike Harrison is the chief operating officer of CRR Hospitality, bringing 30 years of elite industry experience to the team A graduate of UMass Amherst and the International College of Hospitality Administration in Switzerland, Mike has held pivotal executive roles in operations, sales, and marketing for top-tier firms Under his leadership, CRR earned OHI’s Supplier Innovator of the Year Additionally, Mike has been recognized by OHI with the Outdoor Hospitality Leadership Award Driving Revenue for Enhanced Profit and Growth

Ron Hinkle began his career in 1983 after graduating from TCU and now has over 42 years of Texas legislative experience He served as Sergeant-at-Arms and Legislative Division Director for the Texas House before leadership roles at the Texas Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Economic Development Following a tenure as Legislative Liaison for the Public Utility Commission during major deregulation efforts, he launched a successful consulting firm Today, he represents Fortune 500 companies and associations, leveraging deep bipartisan relationships Legislative Report

Chris Hipple has been a dedicated leader in hospitality insurance since 1993, specializing in the unique risks of the campground and outdoor recreation industry . As the owner of Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality Insurance, Chris leverages over 30 years of expertise to provide the perspective and leadership campground owners need to protect their investments . His agency combines national resources with hands-on service Chris leads a team focused on relationships and practical solutions, mentoring the next generation—including his son, Colton—to ensure long-term support for every client NFPA 1194/Building or Expanding Your Park

SPEAKERS & PANELISTS

Garett McKinnon

CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER CAMPGROUND VIEWS, INC. www.campgroundviews.com

Michael Moore

TACO ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR www.TACOMembers.com

Terry Munoz

CAMPGROUND CONSULTING GROUP, LLC. www.campgroundconsultinggroup.com

Jason Olson MANAGING PARTNER

CONESTOGA WAGON CO. www.conestogawagonco.com

Brian D. Schaeffer

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO www.TACOMembers.com

Ron Shaw

REGIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE

SUBURBAN PROPANE www.SuburbanPropane.com

Christine Taylor

TACO LEAD COUNSEL

GOLDBERG SEGALLA LAW FIRM PARTNER www.goldbergsegalla.com

Jordan Taylor

MARKET CONSULTANT

STORABLE/NEWBOOK www.newbook.cloud

Garett McKinnon is chief revenue officer at Campground Views with over 20 years of sales and marketing leadership . He leads AI panels for business professionals and teaches hands-on AI tools that campground owners can use today to save time, attract more guests, and increase revenue AI Without the Hype: What Actually Works for Campgrounds

Michael Moore, a 20-year campground industry veteran, rose from the mailroom to General Manager of Texas Advertising, overseeing AGS Guest Guides and TACO Guide marketing . He serves as assistant executive director for TACO and President of Campground Association Management Professionals (CAMP) Michael holds an MBA from TCU and is a Certified Tourism Executive via the Texas Travel Alliance Legislative Report

Terry Munoz began his outdoor hospitality career in 1988, transitioning from a part-time student worker to a full-time leader . He previously served as a regional manager for seven Texas resorts and led the development of The Retreat RV & Camping Resort in Huffman, Texas Currently, Terry is a consultant with Campground Consulting Group and an instructor for Certified Pool Operator (CPO) courses He has dedicated his entire career to the outdoor hospitality industry All Things Campground Maintenance

Jason Olson is managing partner of Conestoga Wagon Co , LLC located in Bloomington, ID He has been fully immersed in the glamping industry for 11 years . Jason can give you the tools you need to build your campground into not only just a stay, but an experience for all of your guests Having helped build Conestoga from the ground up, he knows the ups and downs of building and expanding a business He has an eye for success and can help turn your business visions and goals into reality NFPA 1194/Building or Expanding Your Park

Brian D. Schaeffer is the president of Texas Advertising Since 1996, Texas Advertising has served as the contracted management (acting Executive Director/CEO) for the Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) Under Brian’s direction, TACO has grown 166 park members to more than 400 park members currently . From a marketing standpoint, Brian developed annual conventions that more than doubled in attendance and extensive marketing programs for the association TACO is currently the largest state campground association in the country with the largest consumer directory Brian is extensively involved in Texas legislative efforts for TACO; the number one benefit for TACO members . Brian is also president of AGS Guest Guides, providing marketing and publishing for RV parks across the US and Canada Legislative Report

Ron Shaw has over a decade of experience in the propane industry and currently serves as a specialist for Suburban Propane in Texas Covering major hubs from Corpus Christi to the Oklahoma and Louisiana borders, Ron focuses on providing expert service to campgrounds and RV resorts He always takes a customer-first approach, viewing needs from the campground’s perspective His philosophy is simple: delivering value beats missed opportunities every time Outside of work, Ron is a proud grandparent who moved to Texas to be closer to his four grandkids Have a propane question? Reach out to him at (830) 3402977 Propane - Startup to Profit Center

Christine Taylor is a nationally recognized leader in providing outdoor hospitality legal counsel and defense to owners and operators of campgrounds, RV parks, and glamping facilities She has years of first-hand experience working in the outdoor hospitality industry, having grown up operating family-owned campgrounds where she handled all aspects of operations including guest services, facilities, recreation, and marketing . In addition to her legal practice, she is a nationally regarded columnist on matters of importance to outdoor hospitality operators and regularly speaks on best practices at various outdoor hospitality conferences Christine is a partner in the Albany, New York office of Goldberg Segalla, a national civil litigation counsel and defense law firm with a focus on the retail and hospitality industries . Best Business Practices/Campground Law 101; Legislative Report

Jordan Taylor is a market consultant at Storable/Newbook with several years of experience helping RV parks and campgrounds analyze market trends, improve automation, enhance the guest experience, and drive additional revenue Jordan brings a data-driven approach to solving operational and market challenges for owners and operators . Prior to joining Newbook, Jordan worked in long- and short-term real estate investment and property management, providing a strong foundation in revenue optimization and operational strategy AI Without the Hype: What Actually Works for Campgrounds

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Legislative Update Report

Ron Hinkle – TACO Legislative Consultant

As TACO looks forward to the 2027 Texas legislative session, the legislative team has begun to meet and discuss the concerning issues and develop a plan of action for 2026. Despite it being an off year for the Legislature, TACO is ready with a strong legislative agenda.

Here is what TACO leadership is focused on to improve the RV Park industry in Texas:

➢ SB1 / NFPA 1194 Legislation Now that this historic piece of legislation has become law, what does that mean for campgrounds? NFPA 1194 covers a lot of ground — especially when it comes to evacuation plans — and the TACO legislative team is here to help explain both the standard and the new law that codifies it. Plus, they’ll go over examples of parks that have already received approval for an evacuation plan from their local governments.

➢ Additional Property Tax Relief and Reform You could argue this is the biggest issue facing Texas campground operators. With parks seeing a 200-300% increase in property taxes from one year to the next, owners won’t be able to sustain their businesses. The TACO legislative team will review the association’s history of fighting property taxes and outline TACO’s next steps.

➢ Tiny Home Definition With more cities attempting to use Tiny Home Villages as a solution to their homeless problem, it’s critical that campgrounds are not lumped in with them, especially when it comes to the law.

As always, the legislature can be somewhat unpredictable in its work, and TACO will remain vigilant in any potential changes in law, positive and negative, that might affect TACO and its members.

TACO Legislative Team: Ron Hinkle, Michael Moore, Randall Dally and Brian Schaeffer.