The dealership was established in 1988 and is now recognised as one of Australia’s major campervan dealers, specialising in the manufacture and sale of new campervans and motor homes.

Over recent years Ballina Campervan & Leisure Centre has gone from strength to strength. This growth can be attributed two-fold. The development and manufacturing of excellent products at competitive prices, and also the high level of referral and repeat business, a direct result of integrity, honesty and friendly service and advice. Now with a full time staff of eleven and two locations, the business has benefited from enthusiastic Australia wide marketing.

Clayton Kearney (Dealer Principal - Proprietor)

Through dedication, enthusiasm and sheer hard work over many years, Clay has built his dream. Ethics and honesty play a large role in Clay’s life. Never a dull moment however, when not at the dealership he is enjoying life to the full with his family (wife Kylie, Alysha, 10 and Samuel, 8). Touring throughout Australia, testing and enjoying his camper conversions makes for brilliant family holidays. Clay’s other passions are motorcycling, surfing, and water skiing.

Max Middleton (Sales)

It is immediately obvious to allcomers, Max is enthusiastic with everything he does. He relishes his sales position for he has been selling all his life. To Max, selling an adventurous lifestyle to those who have finally decided to reward themselves is both exciting and fulfilling.

Married with four children, Max still finds time to hit a golf ball, bait a hook and see the humour in everyday life.

Robert Nairn (Parts & Accessories Manager)

Married with two boys and a grandchild, Robert’s interests away from work are spread widely. Old cars are his primary passion, restoring them, driving them and collecting model cars. He enjoys socializing, entertaining, holidaying, diving and bike riding keeps him fit. Robert owned his own business in Ballina before joing the company and is highly regarded by his many customers.

Jack Daley (Sales)

Jack joined the company with 28 years of sales experience. He has built his success on ensuring he is matching his clients' needs to the best products for their situation. Working with his clients to achieve this level of satisfaction is paramount in his approach to sales. Jack is married with two grown children. His hobbies include regular games of tennis and golf, enjoying music and entertaining friends. He travels Australia and overseas as much as time allows. He is very involved with the local community schools and church. His garden takes up any spare time left.

Steve Scrimshaw
(Factory Manager)

The building of Horizon Motor Homes is Steve’s responsibility. Having built boats for most of his life before moving into motor homes over ten years ago. Experience, craftsmanship and being a perfectionist with an eye for detail are his fortes. Now that Steve’s children have all grown up and left home, he and his wife enjoy traveling to far and exciting places throughout Australia. Steve also enjoys movies and dining out with friends.

David Prosser
(Manufacturing)

David has now moved to Horizon's expanded manufacturing division. He is responsible for all the initial stages of camper manufacture including the meticulous setting up of water and gas plumbing and the all important electrical systems. David's experience and critical eye for detail, make him perfectly suited to this important function of ensuring customer satisfaction with their camper for many years to come. Away from work, David enjoys finding the perfect fishing spot in his tinnie.

Glenn Wilson
(Manufacturing)

Glenn is the consumate carpenter. His love of timber and joinery had him building cabinets even before he left school. And this love has continued ever since. The opportunity of joining Ballina Campers and being responsible for all the cabinet work for the 'in-house' Horizon brand was an ideal opportunity to diversify and a challenge too good to refuse. With company plans to expand Horizon's production numbers in the new factory facility, Glenn is literally licking his lips. Living in nearby Alstonville, Glenn involves himself in photography and model aeroplane making and flying.

Heath Summers
(Manufacturing)

When an employee spends his days building motor homes, you would expect him to enjoy an alternative when he goes home. Not Heath. Several years ago he built his own motor home and has lived in it ever since with his wife and two young children. He's even toured around Australia in it. Heath's specialty talent is Post Forming... an exacting process of curving laminates on benchtop edges. Heath's hobbies include electronics and building and flying model aeroplanes.

Jody Aboitiz
(Pre-delivery)

Jody learnt his craft with a Californian kitchen bench manufacturer and then with a furniture restoration company. Every camper, whether it be brand new or pre-owned, requires Jody's signature of approval on a comprehensive check list of mechanical, fixtures and accessory items before leaving. Jodie has owner-built his own home and previous to joining us, worked with Ballina RV. Jody looks forward to his weekends to play with his young daughter and when time permits hop on his motorbike.

Dean Golding
(Detailer)

Dean's life passion is motor cars... fast cars, old cars, unusual cars. He currently has an old Monaro and is an enthusiastic member of the North Coast Street Machine Club. Dean's cars were never maltreated, dirty or mechanically less than perfect. Dean believes presentation is everything. Dean has brought this same passion into his detailing responsibility with Ballina Campers. For the previous 8 years, he has honed his talents as a car detailer, so he was the perfect candidate when the Ballina Campers opportunity was presented. Originally from Victoria (we won't hold that against him), Dean is married to Jenny and they have a young daughter, Claire.