FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Miami, Oklahoma — March 12, 2026 — Newell Coach Corporation announced today that Karl and Alice Blade, who have owned Newell Coach for over 45 years, have finalized the transition of ownership of the company to Grant and Amber Kernan, and Pat and Becky Dwyer. This change of ownership was the final piece of a smooth and successful leadership transition taking over the last 10 years.
Karl stated,“Owning and operating Newell Coach has been a lifelong joy for Alice and I. The relationships we’ve built with our customers and employees have given us countless memories during our journey. Part of the goal of that journey has been to maintain Newell Coach as a family-owned and operated business. With ownership now transitioned to the Kernans and Dwyers, we are confident that the legacy of Newell Coach is in good hands for our employees and loyal customers.”
Grant Kernan, who has led the company as President and CEO for the past three years, stated, “Karl and Alice Blade have set the standard for how to lead a successful family-owned business: Building and servicing an incredible product, being fair and honest with our customers and employees, and supporting our small community in northeast Oklahoma. Pat and I, along with our wives Becky and Amber, are excited to move forward and lead the company with the same values and principles that have helped build Newell Coach into the industry and community leader it is.
ABOUT NEWELL COACH
Newell Coach Corporation is the leading designer and manufacturer of custom luxury motor coaches. Newell coaches feature state-of-the-art design and top-quality materials, custom furnishings and appliances, and full-time customer service and support. Based in Miami, Oklahoma, Newell has been manufacturing custom coaches since 1967.
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