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TRIB Group’s Meeting of the Minds Sells Over $10.5 Mil, Breaks Attendance Record

Shannon Strump at podium welcomes meetingThe TRIB Group kicked off its annual Meeting of the Minds event in Las Vegas colocated with mega-retailer BrandSource at Caesar’s Palace. Day one of the annual meeting included a couple of sessions, a member lunch and the ever eventful Hot Show, where specially priced products are up for grabs in a fast paced mini-buying show. This year’s Meeting of the Minds was off to a great start with record attendance of 101 member companies and over 10.5 million dollars in sales during TRIB’s Hot Show.2016-08-29 18.14.32 The TRIB Group announced this year’s Board of Directors and welcomed new Board Members Full-O-Pep Appliances Inc., dba American Rental President, David P. David and SKC Enterprises Inc., dba Rent One, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Mark Williams. 2016-08-29 18.48.43We are looking forward to another great two days of meetings and product buys during Tuesday’s Expo. Stay tuned for more of the TRIB Group’s Meeting of the Minds coverage. Click here to view more photos of the TRIB Group’s Meeting of the Minds in Las Vegas!  

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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.