Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

APRO 2016 – 2017 Board of Directors

APRO members ran for election or re-election to fill eight positions on the board of directors. Board members serve staggered two-year terms and half of the positions become open each year, in addition to any vacancies needing to be filled. Ballots were distributed and collected on Wednesday, May 11th, during Fuse 2016’s General Session and we now present you with the 2016 – 2017 Board of Directors.

2016 – 2017 Board of Directors

  • Mark Connelly, President, Arona Corp., dba Aaron’s
  • Gopal Reddy, 1st Vice President, Action Development Corp., dba Aaron’s
  • David P. David, 2nd Vice President, Full-O-Pep Appliances Inc.
  • Jonathan Rose, Secretary, R.T.O. Inc.
  • Trent Agin, Treasurer, SKC Enterprises/Rent One
  • Gary Ferriman, Immediate Past President, Show Place Inc.
  • Dennis Adams, Full-O-Pep Appliances Inc.
  • Sandi Frye, White Rose Enterprises, dba Premier
  • Louis Garcia, CTMD LLC
  • Matt Grynwald, Rent-A-Center
  • David Harrison, Rental Concepts LLC, dba Rent-N-Roll
  • Chris Kale, CPL Group Inc./Rent King
  • Robbie Kamerschen, Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership
  • David Kraemer, Bestway Rent-To-Own
  • Ernie Lewallen, UHR Rents
  • Jamie Slatton, Buddy’s Home Furnishings
  • Chas Smithgall, SEI/Aaron’s Inc.

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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.