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High Touch 2008 Users Conference Welcome Reception

High Touch Technology Solutions launched its biggest ever users conference May 7-9, with a cocktail welcome reception that drew over 100 rent-to-own professionals and High Touch staff to the company's new digs -- four floors of a 10 story office building in downtown Wichita, Kansas.

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John Rodgers

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Gary Ferriman

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APRO Boardmember Gloria Homeier

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Steve Kruse, operations analyst for Bestway Rentals Corporate, celebrates his 51st birthday with friends at the High Touch Users Conference.

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Donna DiTrani of High Touch shows off her recognition as a world class bowler at the Museum of World Treasure

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Gary Ferriman of Showplace Rent-To-Own

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Rose Simon, payroll accountant for CTME, CTFLO -- a ColorTyme Company with 18 stores.

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New account managers l to r: Jason Mock, Luis Rodriquez, Donna DiTrani, Vicki Ekeler, Land O'Donnell with group sales director John Rodgers.

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John Rodgers, group sales director, with president Wayne Chambers

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Dave Glover, vice president of technology at High Touch

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Wayne Chambers

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Keith Ferriman

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High Touch Senior Management Team: Dennis Fairbanks, Mark Lenz, Matt Hampton, Dave Glover, Kevin Colborn, Jeff Lucas, Wayne Chambers, Wayne Huxman, John Rodgers, Terry Newlin.

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High Touch Conference Event Team: Jeff Lucas, Tracy Lucas, Dennis Fairbanks and Brenda Flax.

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High Touch sign on downtown building.

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High Touch President Wayne Chambers

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Roberto Van Dam of UHR Rents and Vicki Ekeler of High Touch.

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Gary Ferriman, Keith Ferriman and Chris Bolin.

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Debbie Stitch and Peggie Menefree of High Touch.

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Former High Touch President Lyle Jones, Ellison Crider and Shannon Strunk.

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APRO Board member Gloria Homeier and Susan Matthews of Benefit Marketing.

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APRO Executive Director Bill Keese and Douglas Funk of RSSS.

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George Schorsten and Gary Ferriman.

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APRO Executive Director Bill Keese with Dennis Fairbanks

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APRO’s Big Show Returns to the Cities of Light
By APRO
Paris and Las Vegas share the nickname “City of Light.” But you don’t have to settle for one over the other—-enjoy both at the same time! APRO returns to Paris and Bally’s in Las Vegas for the 2009 Rent-to-Own Convention and Buying Show, August 30–September 2. What happens in Vegas is très magnifique!.

The Lobbyists
By Kristen Card
While the rent-to-own industry employs an impressive grassroots movement aimed at securing a federal definition, it relies on efforts from inside the Beltway, as well. Lobbyists John Raffaelli, Zahra Buck, Tonya Speed and Palmer Hamilton help keep rent-to-own on the minds and agendas of the lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

Protecting Rent-to-Own Trade Secrets
By Ed Winn III
When an employee leaves your store, do your company’s private information—-and your customers—-go with him? APRO’s legal counsel explores the strategies for keeping your trade secrets where they belong.

A Permanent Opportunity in Temporary Housing
By Tiffany Hamburger
In our previous issue, we profiled the home staging industry, a potential new revenue source for rent-to-own. Now, a look at another under-tapped market to consider.

Vendor Spotlight: Bonnie Nitzsche
By Tiffany Hamburger
Known for her good cheer and stalwart dedication, an APRO Vendor of the Year recipient and undisputed friend of the rent-to-own industry turns the reins over to her son.


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