American Resort Development Association

Washington, DC ยท Founded 1969

Trade association representing the vacation ownership and timeshare industry

Primary audience
Industry professionals
Work area
Trade advocacy
Topic
Vacation ownership
Contact
Jason Gamel
Website Contact

About Organization

The American Resort Development Association serves as the voice and advocate for the recreational real estate, resort, and vacation ownership industry. Based in Washington, DC, the organization operates with 20 employees and generates approximately $10.1 million in annual revenue. Founded in 1969, ARDA represents industry interests before media, state legislatures, and Congress.

What They Focus On

Government Advocacy

Represents vacation ownership interests before federal and state lawmakers to advance industry-friendly legislation

Professional Development

Supports business and professional growth of recreational real estate and resort industry members

Consumer Education

Promotes public understanding of vacation ownership benefits and industry standards through media outreach

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2022)

$10.1M

+604% vs 2021

Expenses (2022)

$9.5M

+342.8% vs 2021

Assets (2022)

$15.9M

+19.3% vs 2021

Employees (2022)

20

+0% vs 2021

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2022 $10,097,639 $9,482,738 $15,913,625 20
2021 $1,434,409 $2,141,537 $13,339,172 20
2020 $8,106,273 $8,189,696 $12,734,829 24
2019 $7,733,476 $8,048,849 $12,392,922 30
2018 $11,413,670 $11,602,484 $12,050,600 30
2017 $9,513,280 $9,165,754 $13,047,403 29

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Industry Representation

    Serves as unified voice for vacation ownership companies and industry professionals

  • 02

    Legislative Advocacy

    Works with lawmakers to shape policies affecting timeshare and resort development

  • 03

    Standards Development

    Creates best practices and ethical guidelines for industry operations and consumer protection

  • 04

    Public Engagement

    Educates media and consumers about vacation ownership benefits and industry practices

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Resort Development Association

Government Affairs

Advocates for timeshare industry interests on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures across the country

Industry Standards

Develops and promotes professional standards and best practices for vacation ownership businesses

Public Relations

Engages with media and traveling public to advance understanding of vacation ownership benefits

Member Services

Provides resources and support to vacation ownership companies and industry professionals

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Resort Development Association.

Jason Gamel

Jason Gamel

President
15 hrs/week
Compensation: $589,121
Financial Performance

Financial Performance

2025 Ed
ARDA: The Frontline Advocate for Timeshare

ARDA: The Frontline Advocate for Timeshare

SD

Sandra Depoy

Sr Vice President
16 hrs/week
Compensation: $408,992
JD

Jenny Davlin

Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $356,250
RD

Robert Dunn

Vice President
15 hrs/week
Compensation: $250,256
RC

Robert Clements

Vice President
20 hrs/week
Compensation: $231,536
BK

Brian Kaltenbaugh

Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $222,668
JV

Justin Vermuth

Vice President
20 hrs/week
Compensation: $219,541
CL

Catherine Lacey

Vice President
20 hrs/week
Compensation: $192,782
AT

Anthony Twist

Director (From May '22)
1 hrs/week
CC

Charles Corbin

Director (From May '22)
1 hrs/week
CD

Christopher David Folsom

Director (From May '22)
1 hrs/week
CM

Craig M Nash

Director (To May '22)
1 hrs/week
FT

Frank Thomas Goeckel Rrp

Director (From May '22)
1 hrs/week
GR

Geoff Richards

Director (From May '22)
1 hrs/week
HV

Hannah Vazzana

Director (From May '22)
1 hrs/week
JG

John Geller

Director (From May '22)
1 hrs/week
JS

John Staten

Director (From May '22)
1 hrs/week
JF

Jon Fredericks

Director (To May '22)
1 hrs/week
MG

Marcia G Rowley

Director (From May '22)
1 hrs/week
ME

Michael E Marder ESQ

Director (From May '22)
1 hrs/week
MJ

Michael J Smith

Director (To May '22)
1 hrs/week
MT

Michael Thompson

Director (From May '22)
1 hrs/week
RM

Richard Muller

Director (To May '22)
1 hrs/week
SJ

Stacey Jackson

Director (From May '22)
1 hrs/week
SP

Stephen P Weisz

Director (To May '22)
1 hrs/week
TS

Todd Spector

Director (To May '22)
1 hrs/week
MB

Michael Brown

Chairman
2 hrs/week
TN

Thomas Nelson

Chairman-Elect (To May '22)
1 hrs/week
AL

Alan Levan

Director
AP

Anthony Polvino

Director
BD

Bill Diercksen

Director
BT

Bruce Thompson

Director
CS

Caroline Shin

Director
DL

Dave L Womer

Director
DB

David Brown

Director
DH

Don Harrill

Director
DB

Douglas Bech

Director
GG

Gordon Gurnik

Director
JS

Jason Shroff

Director
JM

Jeanette Marbert

Director
JC

Jose Carlos Azcarraga

Director
JB

Joseph Berry

Director
KR

Kemil Rizk

Director
KM

Ken McKelvey

Director
LK

Lani Kane-Hanan

Director
LS

Lisa Siegert-Free

Director
LO

Lori Overholt

Director
MW

Mark Wang

Director
MJ

Michael J Muldoon

Director
MN

Mike Nelson

Director
MV

Mike Vasey

Director
MI

Mitchell Imanaka

Director
ND

Nick Doran

Director
NC

Nicole C Evans

Director
OC

Olivier Chavy

Director
RA

Rebecca A Foster

Director
RM

Robert Miller

Director
RG

Ronald Goldberg

Director
SK

Steve Krohn

Director
TS

Terri Schultz

Director
TB

Thomas Balames

Director
WG

William Guthrie

Director

Milestones

1969

ARDA Founded

1969

Established as trade association for emerging vacation ownership industry

1971

IRS Recognition

1971

Received federal tax-exempt status as professional trade organization

2018

Revenue Peak

2018

Achieved record revenue of $11.4 million serving industry member needs

2022

Post-Pandemic Growth

2022

Revenue rebounded to $10.1 million following industry recovery

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AL
Alan Levan Director 1.00 hrs/week
AP
Anthony Polvino Director 1.00 hrs/week
BD
Bill Diercksen Director 1.00 hrs/week
BT
Bruce Thompson Director 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Caroline Shin Director 1.00 hrs/week
DL
Dave L Womer Director 1.00 hrs/week
DB
David Brown Director 1.00 hrs/week
DH
Don Harrill Director 1.00 hrs/week
DB
Douglas Bech Director 1.00 hrs/week
GG
Gordon Gurnik Director 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jared Saft Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week
JS
Jason Shroff Director 1.00 hrs/week
JM
Jeanette Marbert Director 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Jose Carlos Azcarraga Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Joseph Berry Director 1.00 hrs/week
KR
Kemil Rizk Director 1.00 hrs/week
KM
Ken McKelvey Director 1.00 hrs/week
LK
Lani Kane-Hanan Director 1.00 hrs/week
LS
Lisa Siegert-Free Director 1.00 hrs/week
LO
Lori Overholt Director 1.00 hrs/week
MW
Mark Wang Director 1.00 hrs/week
MJ
Michael J Muldoon Director 1.00 hrs/week
MN
Mike Nelson Director 1.00 hrs/week
MV
Mike Vasey Director 1.00 hrs/week
MI
Mitchell Imanaka Director 1.00 hrs/week
ND
Nick Doran Director 1.00 hrs/week
NC
Nicole C Evans Director 1.00 hrs/week
OC
Olivier Chavy Director 1.00 hrs/week
RA
Rebecca A Foster Director 1.00 hrs/week
RM
Robert Miller Director 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Robert Spottswood Past Chair 1.00 hrs/week
RW
Robert Webb General Counsel/Secretary 2.00 hrs/week
RG
Ronald Goldberg Director 1.00 hrs/week
SK
Steve Krohn Director 1.00 hrs/week
TS
Terri Schultz Director 1.00 hrs/week
TB
Thomas Balames Director 1.00 hrs/week
WG
William Guthrie Director 1.00 hrs/week
MB
Michael Brown Chairman
TN
Thomas Nelson Chairman-Elect (To May '22)
Financial Performance
Financial Performance 2025 Ed
ARDA: The Frontline Advocate for Timeshare
ARDA: The Frontline Advocate for Timeshare

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2022)

$2.6M

Highest Paid

$610K

Jason Gamel

Compensated Officers

8

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Jason Gamel President $589,121 $20,484 $609,605 15
Sandra Depoy SR Vice President $408,992 $19,346 $428,338 16
Jenny Davlin Vice President $356,250 $25,619 $381,869 40
Robert Dunn Vice President $250,256 $20,643 $270,899 15
Robert Clements Vice President $231,536 $19,865 $251,401 20
Justin Vermuth Vice President $219,541 $9,493 $229,034 20
Brian Kaltenbaugh Vice President $222,668 $5,691 $228,359 40
Catherine Lacey Vice President $192,782 $18,394 $211,176 20

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Contact

Get in touch with American Resort Development Association

Phone

(202) 371-6700

Social

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1201 15th Street NW 400 Washington, DC 20005