IRENE STURZENEGGER
2009 RVDA of BC Dealer of the Year

The RVDA of BC is very proud to announce Irene Sturzenegger as this year’s recipient of the 2009 RVDA of BC Dealer of the Year Award. Irene has been a member of the RVDA of BC for over 10 years and coupled with her commitment to the RV industry, community service, involvement on the Vancouver Coast Mountain Tourism Board, unfaltering charitable support and excellent customer relations encompassing over 30 years of service in her original location in North Vancouver and currently in Coquitlam; made the Board’s decision to select Irene as our 2009 Dealer of the Year a very easy task.

I’m sure our members will join us in congratulating Irene on a job well done and an RV Industry career which we can all admire and respect.

The story behind Go West begins back in the 60’s when Irene and Victor Sturzenegger immigrated to Canada, leaving their homes in Switzerland behind in order to explore a new world. They landed in Montreal, overwhelmed by the beauty of this country and kindness of Canadians. But although they had fun in Montreal, Irene, Victor and nine friends decided to pack their bags and start a new journey. Their goal was to “go west” and on a rainy October in 1967 they landed in Vancouver – and so began a new life, new dreams and new ambitions.

Go West entered the RV rental industry in 1980. The past 28 years has seen Go West expand from a fleet of 13 vehicles to more than 180, with rental stations in Coquitlam and Calgary. Moreover, Go West has maintained a 5-star product rating for more than 16 years. We take pride in providing our guests with the best product and service in the industry, and are happy to say that we have received nothing but praise from customers from around the world.

In addition to maintaining an outstanding Rental Department, Go West is one of the leaders in the RV Sales Industry. Go West is an authorized dealer for Canadian-built product lines including Regal by Triple E (exclusively for Go West), Van Conversions by Roadtrek and Chalet Folding Trailer.