``This promotion recognizes both the contributions of Robert Sinclair since
he joined Aaron Rents nine years ago and an increasing scope of his
responsibilities,'' said R. Charles Loudermilk, Sr., Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer.
Sinclair was named Corporate Controller of the Company in 1990 and Chief
Financial Officer of Aaron's Rental Purchase in 1995.
Prior to joining Aaron
Rents he was with Ernst & Young for three years, having previously been an
auditor with Faucett, Taylor & Associates from 1984 to 1987.
A Certified Public Accountant, he received a B.S. degree in accounting and
finance from Florida State University in 1983.
He and his wife Cindy have two
children.
Aaron Rents, Inc., based in Atlanta, has a total of 446 Company-operated
and franchised profit centers in 36 states for the rental and sale of
residential and office furniture and accessories, consumer electronics and
household appliances.
The Company manufactures furniture, bedding and
accessories at eleven facilities in four states.