Son Rises at Aaron Rents

June 16, 2008  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on June 2008 Aaron Rents, which operates 1,565 stores, including franchises, announced Monday that Robert “Robin” Loudermilk Jr. has been elected president and CEO, succeeding founder R. Charles Loudermilk Sr., who remains chairman of the company. Loudermilk Jr. was previously president and chief operating officer.

Loudermilk Jr., 49, joined Aaron Rents in 1985 as assistant store manager and has served in various leadership positions through the years. He has been a director of the company since 1983 and COO since 1987.

“I am very pleased that Robin is ready to take over my responsibilities as CEO,” said Loudermilk Sr. “His long tenure in various positions with Aaron Rents has prepared him well to lead the organization in the upcoming years.”

Loudermilk Sr. said he will remain active in assisting his son in setting strategy and in other areas as needed.