APRO PAC supports candidates for political office who have demonstrated their support of the rent-to-own industry. Only qualified candidates for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives are eligible to receive these funds. APRO PAC is dedicated to the protection and preservation of the rent-to-own industry.

What is APRO PAC?

APRO PAC was organized by the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations to solicit and accept voluntary individual contributions from eligible rent-to-own industry owners and employees. These contributions are then directed to candidates seeking federal office whose political philosophies and positions are compatible with the interests of APRO members.

Who is eligible to receive APRO PAC financial support?

Only qualified candidates for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives are eligible to receive funds from APRO PAC.

Who decides which candidates will get APRO PAC support?

The APRO PAC board of directors will evaluate candidates to determine which ones will be supported. All board decisions will be shared with APRO PAC members.

Does party affiliation influence how contributions are made?

No. APRO PAC is a voluntary, bipartisan political association that is independent of any political party. Our only concern is that the views and positions of the individual candidates are consistent with the interests of APRO's membership.

Are my contributions tax deductible?

No. Under the federal tax laws, political contributions are no longer eligible for a tax credit.

How much can I contribute?

Consistent with the practice of many corporate PAC's, APRO PAC has established a suggested guideline of contributing 0.5 percent to 1.5 percent of your salary depending on your job and your financial situation. However, you are free to contribute more or less as you desire, up to the yearly maximum of $5,000 per individual allowed by federal law. Federal Election Commission rules only allow APRO PAC to accept personal contributions, such as personal checks or credit cards. We can also accept checks from non-incorporated companies, but not from corporations.

May I designate a particular candidate to receive my contribution?

Yes, but we ask you not to “earmark” your contribution. APRO PAC is not intended as a substitute for an individual's contributions to specific candidates. Rather, APRO PAC provides the rent-to-own industry an opportunity to pool its financial resources and thus increase the strength of APRO members in the political process. However, all contributors are encouraged to make their candidate recommendations known to the APRO PAC board of directors.

PAC and Team APRO Support Rent-to-Own

APRO’s goal is to secure federal legislation that properly defines rent-to-own. Contributions to APRO’s Political Action Committee and Team APRO allow APRO to continue working as the voice of the rent-to-own industry for the passage of such legislation. APRO would like to recognize the following contributors to the PAC and Team APRO funds. The efforts and contributions of these members are responsible for the success the rent-to-own industry enjoys today.

If you would like to join fellow rent-to-own dealers in the pursuit of successful passage of legislation that protects the right of dealers to conduct business, please click below to download a rental dealer APRO PAC pledge form or rent-to-own vendor Team APRO pledge form.

• Download rent-to-own dealer APRO PAC pledge form (PDF)
• Download rent-to-own vendor Team APRO pledge form (PDF)

For more information regarding APRO PAC and Team APRO, please contact Jeannie Hutchison by e-mail or by calling 800/204-2776, ext. 108.

APRO PAC and TEAM APRO 2008-09 CONTRIBUTORS

APRO PAC contributions

Platinum Plus contributors ($5,000 PAC contribution and five $1,000 campaign contributions)

• Larry and Sharon Carrico
• Dan and Terry Cole
• John Raines and Mitch Raines
• Shannon Strunk and Cynthia Baber-Strunk

Platinum contributors ($5,000 PAC contribution)

• David Kraemer
• Team Buddy (Lois Slatton & Jamie Slatton)

Gold Plus contributors ($2,500 PAC contribution and five $500 campaign contributions)

• Robert and Lou Briley
• "Tiger" John Cleek
• Richard Rose and Jeff Loeb   

Gold contributors ($2,500 PAC contribution)

• David P. David 
• Gary Ferriman
• William McCrae and Paul Cowan
• Mike Talley

Silver Plus contributors ($1,500 PAC contribution and three $500 campaign contributions)

• Daniel Fisher 
• Michael Tissot

Silver contributors ($1,500 PAC contribution)

• A.J. Arthus
• Wayne Chambers, High Touch Inc. 
• Dave Edwards
• Jess Fisher 
• John Spangle
• William Wendell

Bronze Plus contributors ($750 PAC contribution and one $750 campaign contribution)

• Michael Gerwe, Jr., RES Accessories

Bronze contributors ($750 PAC contribution) 

• Chris Bolin 
• Sidney Burton
• Chris Caprio
• Richard and Anna Cross
• Richard and Miriam Eichlin
• Gloria Homeier
• Scott Kinnear
• Lyn Leach
• John Martin

Supporter contributors ($100–$500 PAC contribution)   

• Tom Burkhart
• Pam Hulsey
• Dave Furterer
• David Kaye, Benefit Marketing Solutions
• Mark Keenan
• Charles Kuluva
• Anthony and Colette Longin
• Mark Martin
• Rusty Reddell 
• Bill Spangenberg
• Brenda Thomas
• Harold Varvel

Team APRO contributions

Gold contributors ($2,500 Team APRO contribution)

• David Kraemer

Silver contributors ($1,500 Team APRO contribution)  

• Wayne Chambers, High Touch Inc.
• Bryan and Jennifer Collins, Bryce Co.
• Ellison Crider, RSSS L.P.
• David P. David
• Steve Sherman, Welton USA

Bronze Plus contributors ($750 Team APRO contribution and a $100 campaign contribution) 

• Rick Delcamp, Adpro Advertising

  Bronze contributors ($750 Team APRO contribution)

• Larry Furiani, Coaster Co. 
• Scott Kinnear

 Supporter contributors ($100–$749 Team APRO contribution) 

• Sharon Carrico, Marty Smith, Phillip Brown, Imagery Marketing Group
• William A. "Bill" Kelly
• Dan and Susan Matthews
• Richard Rose and Jeff Loeb 

For more information...

• Contact Jeannie Hutchison by e-mail or by calling 800/204-2776, ext. 108, if you need additional information on APRO's Political Action Committee.
• For general political action committee guidelines from the Federal Election Commission, click here.