Cavalier Names Greg Brown Chief Operating Officer.

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ADDISON, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2002

Cavalier Homes, Inc. (NYSE:CAV) today announced that Gregory A. Brown (age 44) has been named to the newly created post of Chief Operating Officer. In this capacity, he will be responsible for the Company's day-to-day

Brown has served as Director of Manufacturing Operations for Cavalier since 1999. From 1985 to 1999, he held various positions with Brigadier Homes, a division of Cavalier, serving lastly as General Manager. Prior to joining Brigadier, his career included positions such as assistant corporate controller for Dynascan Corporation in Chicago, director of internal audit for The Commodore Corporation, senior financial analyst for Baxter Travenol Laboratories, and was a member of the audit staff of Arthur Andersen in Chicago.

Barry Donnell, Chairman of Cavalier, commented, "We are pleased to recognize Greg's hard work and dedication by naming him to this new position. We feel fortunate to have someone with his industry experience and Company knowledge as a member of our management team."

Brown earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Iowa State University. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Manufactured Housing Institute and a former member of the board for the North Carolina Manufactured Housing Institute. He is active in civic organizations, having served on the board for the Nash County Boys and Girls Clubs, and is a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Decatur, Alabama. Brown resides in Decatur with his wife, Melinda, and their three children, Nicholas, Madison, and Raegan.

Cavalier Homes, Inc. and its subsidiaries produce, sell, and finance manufactured housing. The Company markets its homes primarily through independent dealers, including exclusive dealers that carry only Cavalier products, and provides financial services primarily to retail purchasers of manufactured homes sold through its dealer network.