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Get to Know Our Team of Experts
Every park is unique. Each has its own challenges when it comes to buying and selling. With decades of industry experience, our campground specialists are here to guide you through the process from start to finish.
EXPERIENCED CAMPGROUND SALES PROFESSIONALS
Parks and Places has sold 250+ parks, with a total value of over $330 Mil.
Collectively we have 175 years of experience in the ownership, marketing and selling of campgrounds and RV resorts. We are industry leaders and partner with a nationwide network of real estate brokers.
We have a pragmatic, ethical approach that delivers results year after year.
Mark Whitworth
PRESIDENT & ASSOCIATE BROKER
Mark is a licensed real estate broker and is licensed in multiple states. As a former KOA park owner and operator he offers firsthand knowledge of the industry to park buyers and sellers. Mark knows campground ownership is a rewarding business model and a lifestyle that is second to none. He is a graduate of Florida State University and an avid outdoorsman.
Linda Lowell
SENIOR BUSINESS CONSULTANT
Linda’s background is in finance and property management. She attended Davenport College for Business Management – hotel/motel management, completing courses in 1990. She has been a licensed real estate agent since 1981. She has been involved in the marketing of campgrounds since 1997. For the past several years, she has worked with many corporate buyers. She has personally sold over 100 parks and assisted with many more.
- linda@parksandplaces.com
- 616.301.0765
- FAX 616.431.4140
Phil Artz
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Phil has implemented successful marketing plans for a wide range of clients. From small businesses and non-profits to corporations, Phil has increased the impact companies make in competitive markets. He studied marketing at California State University Fresno and is a graduate of Kendall College of Art and Design in Michigan. At Parks and Places he ensures the effective promotion of the many park businesses we have for sale. Phil is a licensed Michigan real estate broker and commercial drone operator.
Scott & Diane King
BUSINESS CONSULTANTS
Scott and Diane were successful KOA campground owners and operators for over 17 years. They bring real-world experience to the process of buying and selling campground businesses with over 50+ years of sales experience. Scott brings exceptional business acumen with an MBA from Cal Poly as well as an undergrad degree from UCLA. Scott and Diane are licensed agents and Diane is a licensed Missouri broker.
Peter Greiner
BUSINESS CONSULTANT
Peter brings 38 years of hotel and RV park development and construction experience to Parks and Places. Peter has built hotel and RV parks from the ground up, operated restaurants and bars, and also a 150 passenger side wheel dinner boat in Branson, MO. Peter has worked in the hospitality industry in Australia and South Africa as well. Peter is a licensed Iowa real estate broker and brings great insight into dealings between buyers and sellers.
Louisa Dellavecchia
ACQUISITION CONSULTANT
Louisa brings 26 years of sales and marketing experience to Parks and Places. She moved to Ohio to pursue a dream of owning an RV Park. This firsthand experience as a park owner and operator coupled with her sales background has provided unparalleled value to her clients. Louisa’s extensive understanding of the buying and selling process has played a critical role in her ability to guide sellers every step of the way. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, traveling, hiking, and spending time with her family.
Larry Frawley
BUSINESS CONSULTANT
A licensed broker in TX, NC & SC and 21+ years in the real estate business, Larry owns a property management company in Houston Texas and runs his Independent Real Estate brokerage and sells RV Parks nationwide and is also a real estate coach. Larry and his wife Alice had the opportunity to live for 5 1/2 years on their Prevost bus and enjoyed the lifestyle. It’s there that he gained knowledge about RV Parks and how they operate and what today’s campers are looking for. They spent time in Texas, North Florida and in Charleston and Hilton Head South Carolina and assisted on the management of some of those parks.
Jennifer Lynch
BUSINESS CONSULTANT
Jennifer is a licensed Realtor in the State of Texas and a former Mathematics teacher. In addition to holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Business she also holds a GRI certificate (Graduate Realtor Institute) and a RENE certificate (Real Estate Negotiation Expert.)
As the owner of two parks herself, Jennifer brings firsthand insight into the unique considerations and opportunities that come with buying and operating a park.
Jennifer has lived in multiple countries and states and enjoys traveling in her spare time. She also loves the outdoors and spending time with family and friends
Campground ownership is rewarding!
Running a campground is a lifestyle second to none. You may have some laborious days, but the benefits of owning an RV park are worth it. We know because we’ve done it!
We are licensed real estate brokers and agents specialized in park sales. We bring park Buyers & Sellers together with successful closings. We have a proven track record whether you are looking to buy or sell a campground.