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Rent to own Video: APRO President Tiger John Cleek

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APRO President Tiger John Cleek September 11, 2008
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Newly elected APRO President "Tiger" John Cleek was one of 233 rent-to-own dealers to attend the Midwest RTO Expo in Columbus, Ohio this week.

In this exclusive APRO interview, "Tiger" -- who, along with son John Jr. owns nine Cleek's Lease or Own stores in Missouri -- shares some of his impressions of the record breaking Expo show and its mission of education.

Cleek also shares some of his goals as APRO President including continuing his work with state associations and presenting a united industry front in Washington at the APRO Legislative Conference this April.




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