Aaron's Names Trainor Chief Information Officer

November 3, 2010  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on November 4, 2010

Rent-to-own retailer Aaron's Inc. (NYSE: AAN) has promoted John Trainor to vice president and chief information officer, the company announced Wednesday.

"John has been instrumental in the Company's success over the last 11 years and has earned this promotion," said Robert C. Loudermilk Jr., president and CEO. "He has proven his leadership ability and has been the driving force in the development and management of the Aaron's information systems. We look forward to John's continuing contributions to the company's growth and financial performance."

Trainor joined Aaron's in 1999 in software development and the design and management of enterprise systems, and was promoted in 2007 to his previous position of vice president, information technology, Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership Division.

Atlanta-based Aaron's currently has more than 1,770 company-operated and franchised stores in 48 states and Canada. The company also manufactures furniture and bedding at 11 facilities in five states.