ATLANTA, Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aaron Rents, Inc. (NYSE: RNT),
the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership, specialty retailing and
rental of residential and office furniture, consumer electronics and home
appliances and accessories, today announced that John Schuerholz has been
elected to its Board of Directors. Mr. Schuerholz is the Executive Vice
President and General Manager of the Atlanta Braves.
"We welcome John as a member of our Board of Directors," said R. Charles
Loudermilk, Sr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aaron Rents. "His
record as one of the most successful general managers in baseball history is a
testament to his business acumen and managerial ability. We believe he will
bring an unique perspective to our Board and his insights will make a solid
contribution to the Company."
Mr. Schuerholz began his career in the Baltimore Orioles organization in
1966. He moved to the Kansas City Royals two years later and held various
positions with the Royals for 13 years, being named Executive Vice President
and General Manager in 1981. After a very successful tenure as the General
Manager of the Royals he joined the Braves in 1990 as Executive Vice President
and General Manager. During the last 15 years, the Braves have had the best
record in baseball and have won 14 straight divisional titles, five National
League pennants, and one World Series. Mr. Schuerholz is a native of
Baltimore and a graduate of Towson University, where he played soccer and
baseball. He was inducted into Towson's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1973.
Aaron Rents, Inc., based in Atlanta, currently has more than 1,200
Company- operated and franchised stores in 46 states, Canada, 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
Aaron Rents, Inc.
+1-678-402-3334
Web site: http://www.aaronrents.com
(RNT)