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SEPTEMBER 2014 12 THE JOURNAL Tom Kern, founder and CEO, inducted as part of the Class of 2014 into the RV/MH Hall of Fame. Tom was selected by the Board of Di- rectors of the RV/MH Heritage Foundation to be one of five in- ductees from the Manufactured Housing Industry along with five inductees from the RV Industry. Tom started this journey over four decades ago by developing a manufacturing process for a line of innovative fiberglass entry steps for the mobile home industry. His passion and leadership has guided Style Crest to become a full-line distributor of over 4,000 mobile and manufactured home prod- ucts, to expand into mobile home heating and air conditioning, and to build a network of distribution cen- ters to successfully service the needs of the industry on a national scale. Tom has continuously devoted his time and energy toward im- proving products and services to the manufactured housing industry. Over the years, Tom's efforts have been recognized with various awards including being named Supplier of the Year by the Manufacturing Housing Institute (MHI) in 1996, 1998, and 2014, being named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst and Young in 2000, and recognized as Industry Person of Year by the Journal – The Magazine for Manufac- tured & Modular Housing Professionals in 2001. In 2003, Style Crest was honored with the Circle of Excellence Award by Fleetwood Homes. To earn such prestigious recognition doesn't happen overnight. Tom would like to recog- nize the support and dedication he has received over the years from our Style Crest associates and the many loyal customers that continue to support our business. Induction ceremonies were held at the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Indiana dur- ing the annual induction dinner on Monday, August 4, 2014. Style Crest is a manufacturer and distributor of over 4,000 products servicing the Manufac- tured Housing Industry nationally for over 40 years. In addition, Style Crest is a manufacturer and distributor of vinyl siding. Style Crest has a profound understanding of the needs of its cus- tomers. Their approach is based on quality products and meaningful customer relation- ships. To learn more about Style Crest, visit, www.stylecrestinc.com, or call 800.925. 4440. No. 12 on Get It Quick Page 7 YEARS WARRANTY COVERAGE "The Perfect Addition For Your Home Sales" Most Competitive & Comprehensive Program in the Manufactured Home Industry Up to 7 Years Structure Coverage 7 Years Systems (Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical) 7 Years Appliance Coverage Component Only Coverage Coverage Available for New & Pre-Owned Homes FHA/VA/HUD Coverage Offered Renewable Coverage Available Coverage Available For: Manufactured / Modular / Park Model Homes HomeCarePlus A Complete Package Designed for Today's Homes For More Information Contact: Diversified Profits, Inc. (800) 851-3738 Office 651-458-2905 Fax E-Mail: diversifiedprofits@comcast.net Welcoming Former American Modern Manufacturer's, Lenders, Communities & Dealers No. 11 on Get It Quick Page Tom Kern Inducted into Hall of Fame HWC M An MHWC Warranty makes all the difference! Tifanee McCall 800-247-1812 ext. 2132 www.mhwconline.com Written Insured Warranties General Liability Insurance 30+ Years of Experience D D D Its Never Been Easier to Join MHWC New Home Warranties Visit our website at www.journalmfdhousing.com