Mr. Butler's election was announced by
Mr. Butler started his career with Aaron Rents in 1974 as a Store Manager. He advanced to Regional Manager, first in the Washington/Baltimore Region and then in the Western Region, as the Company was then organized. He was promoted to National Merchandising and Sales Manager in 1983, Vice President of the Aaron's Rental Purchase division, now known as the Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership division, in 1986, and in 1995 was promoted to President of the division.
Under Mr. Butler's leadership, Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership has grown from infancy to more than 1,500 Company-operated and franchised stores. The division is the Company's growth leader and its franchise program ranks among the top U.S. franchisors in national surveys.
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