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Daryl Zook
Daryl poses for the cover of the feature length documentary titled The Flying Dutchmen. The award winning documentary centers around Daryl's road trip out West and captures his inspiration for how everyone should strive to live their lives. https://www.flyingdutchmenfilm.com/
BIO
Daryl Zook is a true trailblazer in the RV industry, embodying its entrepreneurial spirit. In 1972, he founded KZ, a leading manufacturer of towable RVs, realizing his dream of starting his own company to build truck campers.
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Under Daryl’s leadership, KZ expanded its product line from truck campers to include travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers, continually impressing dealers and customers. He holds a patent for a rear slide mechanism and was an early adopter of integrating in-house products and processes. KZ is renowned for its exceptional employee retention, and Daryl implemented lean processes well before they became mainstream.
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In 2014, Zook sold KZ to Thor Industries. His dedication to building a robust RV company over more than 40 years showcases his long-term vision and has earned him the respect and admiration of his industry peers.
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Daryl is known for his selflessness, prioritizing the needs of his employees, dealers, and customers above his own. He and his company have received more DSI (Dealer Satisfaction Index) awards than any other towable manufacturer.
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