Reliant Building Products Inc., the largest manufacturer of

vinyl and aluminum windows in the U.S., announced the appointment of

Fred Grunewald as president and chief executive officer.

Previously, Grunewald was president and chief operating officer

of Dallas-based

Reliant is the parent company of Alenco,

which has a manufacturing plant in Peachtree City.

Reliant Building Products is controlled by Keystone Inc. and

its affiliates. In may, 1997, Keystone led an investor group,

including Reliant management, in an acquisition of the company.

"Fred Grunewald's demonstrated expertise in managing large

companies, improving operations, and expanding product offerings

and distribution, make him the perfect choice to guide Reliant

Building Products to the next level of corporate growth," said Steve

Gruber, vice president of Keystone.

Cycle Specialty Company in Fayetteville

was recently honored for outstanding sales as a

Polaris ATV dealer. The company received the Century 100 Club for its

outstanding sales achievements.

Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets

snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft, Victory motorcycles

and the Polaris RANGER for recreational and utility use.

Rhonda Shaw has been named a mortgage lender for

Henry-County based American Century Banking Corp., according to

president and CEO G. Guy Quinn. Formerly with First Community

Bank of Henry County, Shaw's mortgage experience is well-known in

the metro-south region.

"We're fortunate to have Rhonda on our team," said Quinn.

"American Century Banking Corp. has managed, in a very short time,

to attract the top professionals in the banking industry. That fact is

reflected by our client rosters."

Shaw has over 14 years of mortgage lending experience,

beginning in the late 80s and then went on to earn underwriting accreditation

for both FHA and VA loans. Having worked throughout Clayton

and Henry counties, she brings a number of loyal clients with her.

Shaw and her family have been Henry County residents for more than

10 years.

American Century is an active member of the National and

Metro South Associations of Realtors, and the Fayette County Board of

Realtors.

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