The Atmore Advance in southern Alabama says Harold Allen, a 43-year veteran of selling manufactured housing, was awarded the number one dealership for Platinum Homes, Inc., for the fifth straight year. Joe Clark, zone manager for Platinum, presented the award to him at the Tunica Show last month. Established in 1972, Harold Allen Homes sold $20 million of manufactured housing in 1996, his best year. While this honor gives him leverage in negotiating better deals with Platinum, which he can then pass on to his customers, Allen says, “If you work hard and have good customers, you can make anything happen.”