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Metrotrans Appoints James C. LaRue Director of Manufacturing

7 July 1997

Metrotrans Appoints James C. LaRue Director of Manufacturing

    GRIFFIN, Ga., July 7 -- Metrotrans Corporation
announced that Mr. James C. LaRue has joined the Company as Director of
Manufacturing.  Mr. LaRue comes to Metrotrans with more than 25 years of
manufacturing experience in industrial engines, trucking, and motor coach
industries.  He will oversee all of Metrotrans' manufacturing operations.
    In 1970, Mr. LaRue began his career as a press operator at Atwood Machine
Company, a manufacturer of automotive components.  From that point on,
Mr. LaRue continued in industrial manufacturing with such notable companies
as:  Kelsey Hayes, Eagle International, Transportation Manufacturing
Corporation, and Stewart & Stevenson, Inc.  Within these companies, he
progressed through the levels of Supervisor, General Foreman, Superintendent,
Plant Manager and Manufacturing Operations Manager.  In his most recent
position at Anaheim Industries, he was Vice President, Manufacturing, where
his responsibilities included control of manufacturing, engineering, and R&D
operations.  In addition, while at Anaheim, Mr. LaRue was instrumental in
bringing about better worker attitudes and morale, which also improved
operational efficiencies.
    Commenting on James C. LaRue's appointment, Michael Walden, Chairman &
CEO, said, "We are very pleased that Jim has joined Metrotrans.  He is an
exceptional man, with an exceptional background.  His experience spans more
than 25 years in manufacturing, but more importantly, Jim's career began as an
'entry-level machine operator'; from this position, he worked his way to
corporate management.  Jim knows a customer's expectations and how to meet
those expectations in manufacturing.  In addition, Jim has displayed an
ability to recruit key personnel who have already improved operations on the
plant floor.  We welcome Jim LaRue to the Metrotrans team."
    Metrotrans Corporation designs, manufactures and distributes shuttle and
mid-size touring buses through Company-operated sales centers and independent
distributors in the United States, Europe, Canada and Puerto Rico.

SOURCE  Metrotrans Corporation