Scott E. Ellison joins Centex Rooney as vicepresident.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 1997--Bob L. Moss, president and chief executive officer of Centex Rooney Construction Co. Inc., is pleased to announce that Scott E. Ellison has joined the company as vice president.

Ellison will be based in the Orlando area, working

Ellison has more than 23 years of experience in the construction industry. He comes to Centex Rooney from Howard S. Wright Construction Co. in Seattle. Ellison has held many diverse positions during his professional career in the construction industry including construction manager, vice president and chief operating officer.

Ellison received his bachelor of science degree in business administration from Kennedy Western University in Boise, Idaho. He is a licensed general contractor with specialization in general engineering, general building and mechanical/electrical/plumbing. In addition, Ellison is actively involved in several professional affiliations including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Concrete Institute, American Arbitration Association and Who's Who of Professionals.

"I have known Mr. Ellison for more than 10 years. He built some of the larger tex Rooney Construction Co. Inc. is a 64-year-olnstruction manager, is a subsidiary of Centex mortgage originators.

CONTACT: Centex Rooney Construction Co. Inc., Fort Lauderdale

Bob Moss, 954/771-7122

(Fax) 954/776-4857