R. Charles Loudermilk, Aaron's Founder, Chairman and CEO will make a special appearance at the 1500th Ribbon Cutting at 1:00pm on Saturday.

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Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership will mark the opening of its 1,500th location this Friday and Saturday in Mansfield, Texas by hosting the Company's largest-ever Grand Opening event.

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Recent RTO Online podcast interviews with Aarons executives
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	PLAY - Ken Butler, President, Aaron's Sales and Lease Ownership.
	PLAY - Mitch Paull, Senior Vice President, Merchandising and Logistics, Aaron's Sales and Lease Ownership.
	PLAY - Mike Hickey, Vice President, Management Development, Aaron's Sales and Lease Ownership.
	PLAY - Todd Evans, Vice President, franchise Operations, Aaron's Sales and Lease Ownership.
	PLAY - Mark Rudnick, Vice President of Marketing, Aaron's Sales and Lease Ownership.
	PLAY - Dag Norton, Computer Buyer, Aaron's Sales and Lease Ownership, shown here on the OCC HP Theme bike on display at the Aaron's vendor Fair.
	PLAY - Gina Giannini-Benedict, Public Relations for Paces East Advertising, Aaron's in-house ad agency.
	PLAY - Natalie Gordon, Accessory Buyer for Aaron's Sales and Lease Ownership.
	PLAY - Rich Lamprey, Director of Sports Marketing for Aaron Rents.
	PLAY - Charles Smithgall, CEO of SEI Aarons, the largest franchisee on the Aaron's system (55 locations).
	PLAY - Janet Parker, Professional Angler, Driver of the Aaron's Dream Machine Ranger Boat.

Aaron's officials are expecting a huge turnout, due in part to the distribution of 1,500 specially-tagged Lucky Dog stuffed toys through the Mansfield, Texas community. Each toy comes with a specially-numbered tag which could net the owner one of 50 prizes, including a 73" Mitsubishi DLP television, autographed sports memorabilia and computers.

R. Charles Loudermilk, Aaron's Founder, Chairman and CEO will make a special appearance at the 1500th Ribbon Cutting at 1:00pm on Saturday. October 13. Mansfield dignitaries including Mayor Bart Scott will be on hand to mark the occasion and Aaron's is presenting three separate $1,500 donations to the Mansfield Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, Mansfield Fire Department, and Mansfield Legacy High School in honor of the milestone.

Special appearances will include Pro Angler Janet Parker, ASCS Driver Justin Melton, and the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. The Dallas Desperado Dancers will perform, along with the Mansfield Legacy Marching Band, Mansfield Hometown Idol Scott Hoying, and local favorite The Josh Grider Band. Mansfield Police and Mansfield Fire officials will be on-site to hand out crime and fire prevention materials and there will games and other activities for kids.