Goldman Sachs has recognized Gary Wojtaszek, chief camper and founder of RecNation, the largest specialized RV and Boat Storage owner and operator in the country with 66 locations spread across eight states, as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2024 at its Builders and Innovators Summit in Healdsburg, Calif.
Goldman Sachs selected Wojtaszek from a pool of candidates from multiple industries to be honored at the two-day event. A seasoned entrepreneur, Wojtaszek has led companies through public and private exits. He founded RecNation following a COVID-inspired camping trip, when he recognized the need for specialized storage facilities for recreational vehicles and boats across the country.
“I am thrilled to recognize Gary Wojtaszek as one of the most exceptional entrepreneurs of 2024,” said David Solomon, chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs. “Gary Wojtaszek and his team have built an impressive business that continues to grow at scale. We look forward to bringing this year’s cohort together to share insights on topics ranging from the evolving geopolitical landscape and accessing new pools of capital to using the power of storytelling to reach new audiences.”
“I am honored to receive this recognition on behalf of my incredible team of campers at RecNation,” said Wojtaszek. “I’ve had a very blessed life and fortunate to be able to start another new and exciting company in an entirely different industry. To be acknowledged by Goldman Sachs amidst such an esteemed and talented group of entrepreneurs is an honor for me which also acknowledges the trust placed in us by our customers, partners, investors, and most of all, our dedicated team.”
In its 13th year, Goldman’s Builders and Innovators Summit is the “can’t miss” gathering for Founders and CEOs of high growth companies. Previous honorees have gone on to lead multi-billion-dollar companies, both in the private and public markets. In addition to honoring the most exceptional entrepreneurs each year, the Summit consists of general sessions and clinics led by seasoned entrepreneurs, academics, and business leaders as well as resident scholars.
Founded to address the increasing need for specialized RV and boat storage, RecNation stands as the nation's foremost recreational storage operator. Since its inception in 2020, RecNation has grown to 66 locations owned or managed across Texas, Florida, Arizona, Kansas, Tennessee, Missouri, South Carolina, and California, serving a diverse and expanding community of outdoor enthusiasts. With strategic partnerships with WOJO Capital Partners, LLC and Centerbridge Partners, L.P., RecNation is dedicated to advancing its mission of becoming the leading national platform for recreational and marine storage needs.
Goldman Sachs is a leading global financial institution that delivers a broad range of financial services to a large and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.