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T.J.T., Inc. Names New Chief Operating Officer

2 December 1999

T.J.T., Inc. Names New Chief Operating Officer

    EMMETT, Idaho--Dec. 2, 1999--T.J.T., Inc. announced today the promotion of Robert M. Harrison to chief operating officer effective immediately.
    In his new position, Harrison, who was formerly vice president and general manager of T.J.T.'s operations in Arizona, California and Colorado, will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the company's manufacturing, recycling and distribution business in six Western states.
    Harrison joined T.J.T. in March 1999 and previously was general manager of Modular Structures in Boise, Idaho. His background includes 24 years with Boise Cascade Corporation in its manufactured housing division where he served as general manager of manufacturing, general manager of special projects and region general manager.
    "Bob's management experience has proven invaluable to T.J.T. and his promotion to this newly created position increases our focus on the operating profitability of each business unit," said Terrence Sheldon, president and chief executive officer of the company.
    Established in 1977, T.J.T. is a wholesale distributor of OEM parts and aftermarket materials to the manufactured housing industry and the largest recycler and supplier of manufactured home axles and tires in the western United States. The company operates recycling facilities in Idaho, Washington, California, Oregon, Colorado and Arizona and serves customers in 11 Western states. For its fiscal year ended September 30, 1999, the company had revenue of $34.6 million.

    This release may contain certain forward-looking statements, which are based on management's current expectations. Factors that could cause future results to vary materially from these expectations include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions; changes in interest rates, deposit flows, real estate values and competition; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; changes in legislation or regulation; and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technological factors affecting the company's operations, pricing, products and services.