Raise the bar

A nonprofit co-op of leading independent Airstream repair and modification shops.

Why we started

Our vision is to become the most trusted network of independent riveted repair specialists in North America.

This co-op was created to strengthen the independent repair community through shared technical knowledge, consistent repair standards, vendor partnerships, and peer collaboration. We believe cooperation between skilled independent shops leads to better outcomes than direct competition — and that’s a win for trailer owners everywhere!

An Airstream inside a repair bay with work lights

Guiding principles

Craftsmanship matters

Owners deserve transparency and quality

Independent shops deserve recognition and support

Collaboration improves the entire community

Serving two communities

For Airstream owners

A vetted network of trusted repair shops
Quality standards that protect your investment
Access to specialists with deep experience

For independent shops

Professional recognition and visibility
Collaboration, training and shared standards
Group buying power
Health insurance (a goal of the co-op)

Our Board

Our founder, Vinnie Lamica, and three Airstream owners. Together they vet every shop that applies.

Vinnie Lamica

Founder

With more than 40 years in the automotive and Airstream industry, Vinnie brings to the table a wealth of knowledge on Airstream repair and customer service. Prior to starting his independent Airstream repair business, Vinnie worked for Volvo as a master technician and a field technical specialist. From there he went on to manage a large Mercedes Benz service center with a “Customer one” focus.

Jennifer Eggers

Airstream owner

Jennifer is the President of LeaderShift Insights. Jennifer is a strategic executive advisor trusted by boards and senior leadership teams, with more than 30 years of global experience guiding senior leaders through complexity, transition, and high-velocity change. She knows how to ask direct questions that bring results. In her free time she loves to water ski, fly fish, work on her rig and travel the country.

Dave Purinton

Airstream owner

Dave has been a lifelong outdoorsman and loves the freedom owning an Airstream brings to the equation. He’s an actual rocket scientist with a masters in aerodynamics from Georgia Tech. He brings a gift for decision making and critical thinking to the team. He is married to Clare, serves as a deacon and Sunday school teacher, is the 2nd VP of the Alabama ACI Club and his favorite pastime is teaching his grandson to ride a bike.

Bruce Watkins

Airstream owner

Bio coming soon.

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