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. Ten 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, so 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 11 years ago. After graduating, I returned full time to the family business as the Service Coordinator. Recently, I have taken over the Parts Department; so if you need to have something special ordered, see me! Since coming to work here, I’ve graduated college, gotten married, and have a two year old daughter. But one thing that hasn’t changed is my commitment to helping people enjoy camping.

Kev Rochette

I have worked at Westland Camping for 10 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.

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 RVs, 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 19 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 six years. I have over 20 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 as Service Coordinator at Wetland Camping in January, 2008. I have worked in the industry for 32 years, including 5 years at Dometic. I am certified by both Dometic and RVIA, and have seen just about every problem you can imagine. I try to see that every customer is taken care of as quickly and accurately as possible, so if you’re RV needs service, I’m the guy to call! In my time off, I enjoy riding my GoldWing Bike - I’ve been biking since I was 16 - and playing with my grandkids.

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.

Janet Klinebriel

After working at Westland Camping Center for over 29 years, both selling trailers and as Parts Manager, I have retired and plan to divide my time between our home in Westland and our lake house in Coldwater. I enjoy using my Bayside pop up, and hope to do more camping with my family.