ATLANTA, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aaron Rents, Inc. (NYSE: RNT),
the nation's leader in the rental, sales and lease ownership, and specialty
retailing of residential and office furniture, consumer electronics and home
appliances and accessories today announced that Ray M. Robinson has been
elected to fill a vacancy on its Board of Directors. Mr. Robinson is
President of AT&T's Southern Region, which includes nine states in the
southeastern United States.
"We are very pleased to have an individual as qualified as Ray Robinson to
join our Board," said R. Charles Loudermilk, Sr., Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Aaron Rents, Inc. "We feel his insight and business experience
will add greatly to the future success of the Company."
Mr. Robinson joined AT&T in 1968 and has held numerous management
positions of increasing responsibility in marketing, sales, operations,
corporate relations, and regulatory affairs. He is currently responsible for
marketing, sales, and promotions of AT&T's Business and Consumer Service for
the Southern Region.
Mr. Robinson also serves on the board of directors for Avnet, Inc., Acuity
Brands, Inc., Citizens Trust Bank, and Mirant Corporation. He is a board
member of the Atlanta Metro Chamber of Commerce, the Commerce Club, the
Atlanta Tribune Editorial Advisory Board, and the Woodruff Arts Center of
Atlanta. In addition, he is a trustee of Spelman College and is involved in
many civic and professional activities.
Mr. Robinson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics
and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of
Denver.
Aaron Rents, Inc., based in Atlanta, has more than 700 Company-operated
and franchised stores across the United States and Puerto Rico for the rental
and sale of residential and office furniture, accessories, consumer
electronics and household appliances. The Company also manufactures
furniture, bedding and accessories at 10 facilities in four states.
SOURCE Aaron Rents, Inc.
/CONTACT: Gilbert L. Danielson, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer of Aaron Rents, Inc., +1-404-231-0011/