Press Releases - KOA Pressroom

February 2026

KOA Promotes Brian Elsmore to Chief Information Officer

February 12, 2026

Technology leader to advance KOA’s systems infrastructure, data strategy, and digital tools to elevate the camper and campground experience BILLINGS, Mont. — Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the world’s largest system of privately held campgrounds, announced the promotion of Brian Elsmore to Chief Information Officer (CIO). This move comes in response to the planned retirement…

KOA Promotes Chris Fairlee to Chief Operations Officer

February 12, 2026

New Campground Operations division unites KOA’s primary revenue drivers to support growth across franchise and owned campground portfolios BILLINGS, Mont.— Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the world’s largest system of privately held campgrounds, today announced the promotion of longtime KOA leader, Chris Fairlee, to Chief Operations Officer. Over his 20-year tenure with KOA, Fairlee has…

January 2026

KAMPGROUNDS OF AMERICA CELEBRATES PARTNERSHIP WITH USA BOBSLED & SKELETON

January 28, 2026

For over a decade, KOA has been a premier supporter of USA Bobsled & Skeleton KOA NEWS SERVICE — Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the largest system of privately owned campgrounds in the world, is proud to continue its valued partnership with USA Bobsled & Skeleton (USABS) as a premier sponsor. Since 2009, KOA’s iconic…

KOA Congratulates 2026 Winners of ICON and World Class Guest Service Programs

January 15, 2026

Recognition programs honor top-performing KOA campgrounds for excellence in guest experience, performance, and brand leadership Billings, Mont. — Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the largest system of privately owned campgrounds in the world, is proud to celebrate the 2026 recipients of its ICON Award and World Class Guest Service designation—two recognition programs that honor high-performing…