Meet Our Team of Champions

Paul Hancock

Co-Founder/Co-Owner

After a long career in the IT industry, Paul Hancock founded We RV Champions with Michael Chapman in 2016. Prior to working in IT, Paul served 8 years on active duty in the United States Marine Corps.

As full-time RVers, Paul and his wife Shana are well-positioned to understand the needs of today’s RV community. With a desire to provide fellow RVers with a beautiful, safe, and relaxing camping experience, Paul and Michael purchased the first park in Tyler, Texas. Paul and Shana continue to play a hands-on role in managing their parks.

Michael Chapman

Co-Founder/Co-Owner

Michael Chapman has been in the high-tech sector for over 30 years. In 2016, he and Paul joined forces and created We RV Champions with the goal of owning several parks where they could use business acumen and customer service to meet the needs of the customers they serve.

Michael is married to his wife Debra, a United States Navy veteran and a father. He enjoys hunting and shooting and recently joined the RV family.

Terri Vanburkleo

Office Manager – We RV Champions of Rio Hondo

Terri was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley and has been married to her husband Robbie for 28 years. They have 2 children and 2 spoiled dogs. Before joining the Rio Hondo team, Terri spent 16 years at a local vet clinic, where she enjoyed helping customers and their 4-legged friends. In addition, she enjoys hunting and fishing for Reds in the Arroyo Colorado in her free time.

Fide Arredondo 

Maintenance Manager – We RV Champions of Rio Hondo 

Fide Arredondo is our Maintenance Manager in Rio Hondo. He has been an employee of the park for several years. He is constantly mowing, weeding, trimming, and doing anything else needed to keep the park looking great. 

Fide is a lifelong resident of South Texas and a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan. He has an excellent knowledge of the area and all it has to offer and is a tremendous resource for local information. In addition, he loves to fish and be with his family whenever he gets the chance. 

Dan Wiley

Maintenance Manager – We RV Champions of Tyler

Dan Wiley has served as Head of Maintenance at our Tyler location since 2018. Dan’s vast work experience of over 50 years includes mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and construction.