Kampgrounds of America, Inc.

About

Montana Leadership: Toby O'Rourke, President & CEO; Andy Metroka, CIO

Year Founded: 1962

Location: Billings

Full-time Employees: 1000+

With over 500 campgrounds nationwide, Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest system of privately held campgrounds and has helped family and friends enjoy the great outdoors for over 60 years. KOA has been nationally recognized for its work in public relations, marketing, and franchise satisfaction.

Since its humble beginnings on the banks of the Yellowstone River in Billings, Montana, KOA has become an iconic brand throughout the U.S. and Canada. KOA’s mission of connecting people to the outdoors and each other is predicated by their core values which include being innovative, passionate, customer-focused, entrepreneurial, and family-oriented.

From introducing new ways to camp and experience the outdoors to building proprietary reservation technology, KOA is leading innovation in the outdoor hospitality industry. KOA’s strategic thinking and business decisions are driven by research and data. In addition, KOA is committed to reducing its environmental footprint, promoting its Kamp Green program to help its franchisees keep the great outdoors great, and making camping accessible to everyone for generations to come.