Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

Illinois State Rep Terri Bryant visits Rent One

APRO’s In-Store Legislative Conference continues! Illinois State Representative Terri Bryant visited Rent One’s Mt. Vernon store on Monday, May 16th. Rent One’s Co-Owner, Larry Carrico and Employee Development, David Keen gave her a tour of Rent One’s store and recently remodeled Service Center. “Representative Bryant was excited to get a firsthand look at all that went on in the service center. She was amazed and unaware at the volume of repair service that flows in and out, shipping and receiving a full range of product from Tennessee, Missouri and Arkansas,” shared David Keen.Rent One’s Employee Development, David Keen; IL State Rep. Terri Bryant; Rent One's Owner, Larry Carrico; Rent One’s Regional Director, Kelly Martin; Rent One’s Store Manager, Rhonda Ray and Regional Manager, Terry McLean Coincidentally, Representative Bryant had initiated a campaign to visit local businesses within her district when Larry approached her with an invitation. “Larry has been very aggressive as far as being hands-on. He first met Representative Bryant in her first term, in Springfield, IL, and has since always wanted to have her visit Rent One,” said Keen. “Larry has developed great personal relationships with representatives in southern Illinois and it’s great to have them in-store to see what we do firsthand.” InStoreLC_Logo_APRO16 For Website Click here to join the effort and APRO will contact you outlining which members of Congress represent your stores, meeting ‘how-to’ details and to assist you with the meeting process to make it as easy as possible. For more information, please contact APRO Deputy Executive Director, Richard May at 512/225-1051.

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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.