Meet The Team

Patrick Connell

President/Owner

Q: How long have you been with The RV Shop
A: I’ve been with The RV Shop since 2019!

Q: Where did you grow up?
A: I was born and raised in Newark, DE.

Q: What’s your favorite movie?
A: The Departed.

Q: What’s your best vacation ever?
A: First European trip in 2024 & a Maine RV trip.

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: I enjoy RV travel, boating, motorcycles, and team building.

Mike Marino

Head of Strategic Initiatives

Q: How long have you been with The RV Shop
A: I’ve been with The RV Shop team for 3 years.

Q: Where did you grow up?
A: I was born and raised in Delaware County.

Q: What’s your favorite movie?
A: Anything from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Q: What’s your best vacation ever?
A: My trip to Alaska.

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: I enjoy furniture flipping, playing golfing, and motorcycle riding

Rob Sakers

People Operations Manager

Q: How long have you been with The RV Shop
A: I’ve been with The RV Shop team for 2 years.

Q: Where did you grow up?
A: Born in FL, raised in PA outside of Philadelphia.

Q: What’s your favorite movie?
A: Any of the Spider-Man movies.

Q: What’s your best vacation ever?
A: Watkin Glen/Finger Lakes & Niagara Falls

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: I enjoy traveling with my girlfriend, gaming, and learning skills to fix/update our house.

Sabrina Vicente

Senior Quality Assurance Manager

Q: How long have you been with The RV Shop
A: I’ve been with The RV Shop team for 5 Months.

Q: Where did you grow up?
A: Born in Queens, raised in Valley Stream, NY.

Q: What’s your favorite movie?
A: The Notebook.

Q: What’s your best vacation ever?
A: Cancun Mexico

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Coaching/Playing Volleyball, spending time with my family, business growth and development.

Zaina Simone

Mobile Service Manager

Q: How long have you been with The RV Shop
A: I’ve been with The RV Shop team for 3+ years.

Q: Where did you grow up?
A: I was born and raised in Allentown, PA.

Q: What’s your favorite movie?
A: The Town.

Q: What’s your best vacation ever?
A: Greece and Syria.

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Going to the gym, working out with my kids, and helping the kids during their sporting activities.

Steve Comegys

Truck Repair Manager

Q: How long have you been with The RV Shop
A: I’ve been with The RV Shop team for 3+ years.

Q: Where did you grow up?
A: I was born and raised in New Castle, DE.

Q: What’s your favorite movie?
A: Anything from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Q: What’s your best vacation ever?
A: Disney World for my daughter’s birthday.

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: I enjoy music, movies, family time, cooking—and secretly, anything Pokémon!

Tom Welch

RV Repair Manager

Q: How long have you been with The RV Shop
A: I’ve been with The RV Shop team for 1 year.

Q: Where did you grow up?
A: I was born and raised in Elkton, MD.

Q: What’s your favorite movie?
A: Jurassic Park.

Q: What’s your best vacation ever?
A: My trip to Alaska.

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Going to the shooting range.

Megan Bayna

Social Media & Marketing Specialist

Q: How long have you been with The RV Shop?
A: I’ve been with The RV Shop team for 6 months.

Q: Where did you grow up?
A: I was born and raised in Sicklerville, NJ.

Q: What’s your favorite movie?
A: 13 Going on 30.

Q: What’s your best vacation ever?
A: Visiting the Philippines.

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Coffee shops, travel, and cat fostering.

John Baranik

RV Repair Manager

Q: How long have you been with The RV Shop
A: I’ve been with The RV Shop team for 3 months

Q: Where did you grow up?
A: Military brat. I’ve called the Mid-Atlantic home.

Q: What’s your favorite movie?
A: The Shawshank Redemption.

Q: What’s your best vacation ever?
A: Family vacation to Maine in a rented RV.

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Bass fishing and tournaments.

Chris Marrero

Parts & Receiving Manager

Q: How long have you been with The RV Shop
A: I’ve been part of The RV Shop team for 2 years.

Q: Where did you grow up?
A: I was born and raised in Wilmington, DE.

Q: What’s your favorite movie?
A: Training Day.

Q: What’s your best vacation ever?
A: My trip to Disney.

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Spending time with family and PlayStation.

Rose Marino

Customer Service & Intake Specialist

Q: How long have you been with The RV Shop
A: I’ve been with The RV Shop team for 6 months.

Q: Where did you grow up?
A: I was born and raised in Glenolden, PA.

Q: What’s your favorite movie?
A: Anything Marvel-related.

Q: What’s your best vacation ever?
A: My honeymoon in Cancun.

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Knitting

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