Suburban Appoints Chris Robinson As New General Manager
Date postedMarch 24, 2025
DAYTON, Tenn., March 19, 2025 -- SUBURBAN, an AIRXCEL® brand and a premier manufacturer of RV
water heaters, furnaces, gas accessories, and steps, announced that Chris Robinson has been named its
new General Manager, effective March 27, 2025. In addition to leading the Suburban team, Robinson
will oversee daily operations, implementing initiatives to ensure continued excellence in customer
service, operational efficiency, and profitable growth.
Robinson joins Suburban with a background of almost 20 years in engineering and manufacturing
operations. “Chris brings with him a wealth of experience in leadership, operations, and strategic
growth, having worked in multiple industries throughout his career,” said Anthony Wollschlager,
Airxcel’s President and CEO. “Chris’s diverse background in driving business success and fostering team
collaboration will be invaluable as we continue to grow and strengthen our presence in the RV market.”
Robinson is a military veteran, a member of the American Society for Quality and the Society of
Manufacturing Engineers. He holds a Six Sigma Black Belt from the American Society for Quality.
Robinson has an MBA from the Georgetown McDonough School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in
chemistry and materials science from UCLA.
About Suburban: For over 75 years, Suburban has been a trusted partner to the RV industry, renowned
as a premier manufacturer of RV water heaters, furnaces, gas accessories, and steps. Headquartered in
Dayton, TN, Suburban became part of the Airxcel family of brands in 1998. With a rich legacy of
innovation and an unwavering dedication to excellence, Suburban continues to enhance the comforts of
RV living.
About Airxcel, Inc.: Airxcel is the leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of the most critically
functional products for the RV industry. Headquartered in Wichita, KS, the Airxcel family of brands
includes 17 companies with 14 facilities across the U.S. and Europe.
water heaters, furnaces, gas accessories, and steps, announced that Chris Robinson has been named its
new General Manager, effective March 27, 2025. In addition to leading the Suburban team, Robinson
will oversee daily operations, implementing initiatives to ensure continued excellence in customer
service, operational efficiency, and profitable growth.
Robinson joins Suburban with a background of almost 20 years in engineering and manufacturing
operations. “Chris brings with him a wealth of experience in leadership, operations, and strategic
growth, having worked in multiple industries throughout his career,” said Anthony Wollschlager,
Airxcel’s President and CEO. “Chris’s diverse background in driving business success and fostering team
collaboration will be invaluable as we continue to grow and strengthen our presence in the RV market.”
Robinson is a military veteran, a member of the American Society for Quality and the Society of
Manufacturing Engineers. He holds a Six Sigma Black Belt from the American Society for Quality.
Robinson has an MBA from the Georgetown McDonough School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in
chemistry and materials science from UCLA.
About Suburban: For over 75 years, Suburban has been a trusted partner to the RV industry, renowned
as a premier manufacturer of RV water heaters, furnaces, gas accessories, and steps. Headquartered in
Dayton, TN, Suburban became part of the Airxcel family of brands in 1998. With a rich legacy of
innovation and an unwavering dedication to excellence, Suburban continues to enhance the comforts of
RV living.
About Airxcel, Inc.: Airxcel is the leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of the most critically
functional products for the RV industry. Headquartered in Wichita, KS, the Airxcel family of brands
includes 17 companies with 14 facilities across the U.S. and Europe.
