Meet our Staff

At Westland Camping Center, we're proud of the people who work for us.

I have enjoyed camping all my life, and spent a lot of time on the road in a Coleman camper with my family. Eight years ago, I left the corporate world and bought Westland Camping, so I could help other families enjoy the benefits of the camping lifestyle. I’m proud of the level of personal service we give our customers, something they can’t get at other large RV dealerships.

You can contact me via e-mail at dave@westlandcamping.com

Irene Rochette

I am the General Manager at Westland Camping; the job doesn’t include much managing, but rather I do whatever needs doing. I grew up camping in a tent, and was thrilled when Dave and I bought our first pop-up right after we got married. I still enjoy it very much, and now that we do kayaking also, it’s even more fun. My favorite trips are when the whole family goes, especially the grandchildren!

I started working here while attending Eastern Michigan University almost 9 years ago. After graduating, I returned full time to the family business as the Service Coordinator. Since coming to work here, I’ve graduated college, gotten married, and am expecting our first baby soon! But one thing that hasn’t changed is my commitment to helping people enjoy camping. If you need anything on your camper fixed, call me!

Kev Rochette

I have worked at Westland Camping for 8 years in both the service department and in sales, and am currently VP of Kayak Sales. Conveniently enough, some of my favorite hobbies include pop-up camping and kayaking with my wife and three children. I’m proud to contribute to Westland Camping’s dominance in the area of pop-up camper sales. I love to talk to customers about camping, kayaking, and where to go to do them.

I have been at Westland Camping Center for over 27 years. I enjoy using the recreational vehicles as much as my customers do. I have been selling trailers for most of my 27 years at WCC. I am also the parts manager, so I can help you find the parts and accessories that you want and need.

Fred Palmer

I started at Westland Camping in April, 2007 in sales. I can help our customers achieve the dream of owning a great recreational vehicle! I built trailers for several different manufacturers; I’ve been a plant manager, sales manager, and had many other positions in the industry. I have owned many different types of RV’s, and I love to camp, fish, and spend time outdoors.

Sonia Sylvester

Like many people from this area I did not know Westland Camping was here until I started to work here in April, 1989. I am the Finance Manager. I really enjoy doing the final paperwork with the customers who are excited about getting their new trailer. During my free time I enjoy gardening, reading, and playing with my puppies.

I’ve been a Service Tech for 17 years, the last two at Westland Camping. I like to take my daughter Nicole camping and fishing, and am a big fan of NASCAR. I’m also the cook at Westland Camping; when we do barbeque, I’m the guy!

I have been the Service Manager at Westland Camping for four years. I have over 18 years experience working on RV’s, so I’ve seen a lot of unusual problems, and been able to work through them. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my daughter Alyssa, camp and hunt, and kayak on the local rivers and lakes.

I started at Westland Camping in the Fall of 2006. Originally I worked in the building trades, so it was pretty easy to make the transition to Westland to help with new units preps, service repairs, and installing hitches and wiring. I camp every summer and really enjoy hunting, fishing and anything that keeps me outdoors.

Jarrod Dougherty

I started working at Westland Camping in the Spring of 2007. My older brother Jesse recommended me for this job. I help prep new units and fill propane, but my real love is camping, hunting, and fishing outdoors.