Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

Fuse’16 Hotel Deadline, Friday 4/15

You have until Friday April 15th to get your discounted hotel room reservation. You can book online by clicking here. The special discounted APRO room rate is $145 at the Embassy Suites. (If you have any problems, you can call the housing bureau at 877-465-9282 Monday-Friday between 9am-4pm EST). Don’t forget to pre-register for the conference after you book your room by clicking here or by faxing, mailing or scan/emailing the registration form. Deadline for conference pre-registration is April 25. Helpful Tips for Fuse 2016:
  • Dress is casual for all events except Awards Banquet, which is cocktail attire.
  • All events take place at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center.
  • APRO Registration/badge pickup will open Monday may 9 at 2 p.m. at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1st Floor Lobby.
  • Watch for information on the new 2016 FUSE convention App. Download it before coming to the show.
If you are flying in, there are several transportation options from the Cincinnati Airport:
  • Uber – Approximately $21 each way; go to Door 1 in Baggage Claim to request Uber ride.
  • Taxi – Approximately $30 each way; pick up taxi outside baggage claim.
  • Executive Transportation – $32 per person round trip; desk is in baggage claim area. Can be reserved in advance by calling 800/990-8841.
Once you arrive at the hotel, Southbank Trolley makes a continuous loop between Covington, Newport, and Downtown Cincinnati for $1 per ride. The Horseshoe Casino offers a free shuttle from both the Marriott and Embassy Suites RiverCenter.Parking:
  • Marriott-APRO guests receive 1 complimentary self-parking ticket per room per night (no in/out privileges); valet is $28 per day.
  • Embassy Suites-Complimentary self-parking

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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.