ATLANTA, Sept. 20 /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 Mark A. Rudnick has been
promoted to Vice President, Marketing, Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership
Division. David A. Boggan, who was previously Vice President, Marketing and
Merchandising, will become Vice President, Merchandising and Distribution.
"Marketing activities are critical to our success particularly with our
rapid store opening schedule. Mark's specialized knowledge and experience
have been and will continue to be instrumental in our effective and efficient
marketing programs," said R. Charles Loudermilk, Sr., Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Aaron Rents. "We are particularly proud of our strong
operating team and professional advancement opportunities that come with
growth."
Mr. Rudnick joined Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership in 2001 as Director of
New Store Development and was promoted in 2002 to Director of Sales. He has
over 23 years of industry experience including a year as a regional manager
for Aaron's franchise stores in Rochester, New York and six years with RTO
Enterprises of Edmonton, Canada as Vice President of Marketing and
Merchandising for the 125+ store chain. A New Hampshire native, Mr. Rudnick
earned a B.A. degree in Business Administration from Florida Atlantic
University.
Aaron Rents, Inc., based in Atlanta, currently has over 975 Company-
operated and franchised stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada
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.
CONTACT:
Gilbert L. Danielson
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Aaron Rents, Inc.
404-231-0011, Ext. 3314
Web site: http://www.aaronrents.com