CARLYLE - Carlyle R.V. & Leisure opened for business back in 1995 and is located just north of Carlyle on the east side of Highway 9.
It has recently experienced a change of ownership and a staffing change. Fifty-five-year-old Kelly Dew has been a co-owner for over 27 years. Last month, 45-year-old Chris Poley purchased the shares of longtime owner Ron Mitchell.
Poley is now Dew’s new partner at Carlyle RV. Kelly and wife Kim have resided in Carlyle for many years. He is the service manager and in charge of all mechanical work and repairs.
Poley is a well-known livestock auctioneer and owns and operates T-Bar C Cattle Company. Live cattle auctions are held right on site at many Purebred farms in Saskatchewan and other locations in Canada. He managed the Alameda Auction Mart back in the early 2000s.
At the present time he spends over 300 days on the road and will not be active in the Carlyle R.V. day-to-day operations. Recent onsite cattle auctions were held near Arcola, Vibank, Steelman, and Kisbey.
“I am always on the lookout for investing in other businesses. With my family connection at Carlyle R.V. & Leisure, I just couldn’t pass up this opportunity,“ said Poley.
In addition, effective Sept. 1, Joan Seibel has become the general manager of the business, which has eight full-time employees. Her husband Dave has been employed at Carlyle R.V. for over 15 years.
Sales team is Rick Schreiner, 22 years, and Ron Mack, 17 years; technicians team is Warren Rowley, two years, Renee Frecon, 12 years, and parts and service is Chris Owen coming up to a year.
“We plan on expanding into a number of new product lines including Trailtech Trailers, Mercury Marine, Coyote BBQ Grills and Smokers, Anthem Power Boats, Icey-Tek Coolers, and Homecrest Patio Furniture. Carlyle RV will have it all.“
Kelly Dew was also excited about the changes in ownership and feels that the recreational industry is ready to explode.
“After nearly two years of shutdowns and back-orders, we have been busy with customers repairing their existing RVs due to a lack of new product on the floor. Inventory is now starting to arrive and by mid-winter we should have adequate supplies on hand. Our company is well known in both Saskatchewan and all of Western Canada and we have many loyal, repeat customers. I am really looking forward to working together with Chris and Joan.”
Carlyle R.V. is open Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. It is also open Saturdays for sales appointments and viewings. Its Facebook page is Carlyle R.V. & Leisure.
