Updates
- March 2, 2010: Ron is still in a rehabilitation facility and we anticipate that he could be there for several more weeks. He calls in several times a week to talk with management personnel. In visiting and talking with him, it's clear he is making great progress toward a full recovery.
- February 5, 2010: Ron is still in a rehabilitation facility. He is responding to treatment and is progressing as expected.
Statement Regarding Ron Nash, President of Northwood Manufacturing
On January 12, Ron Nash, the founder and president of Northwood Manufacturing, suffered a stroke and was hospitalized in La Grande, Oregon. After his condition stabilized, Ron entered a rehabilitation facility in Boise, Idaho, where he is working daily with speech and physical therapists. He has been communicating regularly with his family and company management, and is expected to make a complete recovery. Ron would like to thank all the employees, customers and friends who have sent expressions of concern and well wishes.
Ron founded Northwood Manufacturing in 1993 and the company has grown steadily under his leadership. Northwood manufactures travel trailers, campers, toy haulers and outdoor support vehicles. In 2009, Ron purchased the Fleetwood Travel Trailer plant in La Grande and formed Outdoors RV Manufacturing, which produces four popular travel trailer brands.
During Ron's absence, Northwood and Outdoors RV continue to operate on a normal basis under the guidance of an experienced management team. The company has nearly 400 employees at its two manufacturing facilities in La Grande, making it one of the largest private employers in the area. Northwood and Outdoors RV products are distributed by dealers throughout the Western United States and Canada.
For continuing updates, please visit this page during the coming weeks.
Contact: Ward King, Director of Operations, (541) 962-6274
59948 Downs Road
La Grande, OR 97850
