Kinro Veteran Conrad Holcombe Promoted to Vice President of Manufactured Housing Sales

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 3  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kinro, Inc., a subsidiary of Drew Industries Incorporated (NYSE:DW), announced today the promotion of Conrad "Conny" Holcombe, a 16-year veteran at Kinro, to Vice President - Manufactured Housing Sales. "Conny's extensive knowledge of manufactured housing products, as well as his long-standing relationship with customers and unique understanding of their product and servicing needs, are invaluable to Kinro," said Jason D. Lippert, CEO of Kinro. "Conny and his exceptional national sales team have been instrumental in making Kinro the leading supplier of windows for both manufactured housing and recreational vehicles."

Holcombe succeeds Pat Easterling, Kinro's Vice President, who resigned in order to pursue other interests.  During his 30-year tenure at Kinro, Easterling earned industry-wide respect for his integrity and meticulous care of customers. "Pat was a major contributor to Kinro's expansion and success in the RV and manufactured housing markets," said Lippert, "and he will be missed by our customers and by our employees."

"I've worked with both Pat and Conny for many years, and greatly appreciate what they've done to help build Kinro into a market leader," said Fred Zinn, Drew's President and CEO. "We wish Pat Easterling well in his future endeavors, and we look forward to Conny Holcombe bringing new energy and entrepreneurial spirit to the manufactured housing arm of Kinro's operations."

About Kinro:

Kinro manufactures and markets components primarily for RVs and manufactured homes including vinyl and aluminum windows, doors and screens, and thermoformed products.

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