The U.S. House Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee hold a hearing on H.R. 1588 – The Consumer Rental Purchase Agreement Act by Rep. Francisco “Quico” Canseco. Premier owner, Roy Soto and APRO Customer of the Year, Vivian Saunders testify on behalf of the RTO industry. University of Houston Professor, Jim Hawkins testifies on behalf of his academic research about the rent-to-own industry and fringe banking. National Consumer Law Center representative, Margot Saunders testifies against the bill. The FTC also testifies.
Mike Tissot
Countryside Rentals Inc., dba Rent-2-Own
Mike grew up in the rent-to-own industry under the guidance of his father, former APRO President and RTO legend Darrell Tissot. For nearly 25 years, Mike’s innovative leadership has helped expand the family business to more than 40 stores across Ohio and Kentucky while also shaping the industry as a whole.
He has served as President of the Ohio Rental Dealers Association, an APRO board member and Treasurer, and President and Treasurer of the TRIB Group. His contributions have earned him the APRO President’s Award of Excellence and the title of APRO Rental Dealer of the Year.
Outside of RTO, Mike enjoys time at the lake house or in Orange Beach, Alabama, with his girlfriend, Angela Strong McCool. A passionate Cincinnati Reds fan, he rarely misses a game, whether watching or listening alongside his parents. He also takes every opportunity to visit Arizona, where his daughter is currently attending Arizona State University.