Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

MRDA Makes a Stop at Stodden County Gospel Mission Food Pantry

MRDA Gives BackThe Missouri Rental Dealers Association made their second stop in their five-city charity tour last week. Associates from Show Me Rent To Own and Rent One spent a day at the Stoddard County Gospel Mission Food Pantry where they helped separate and prepare dinner packages. They also presented the organization with a $1000 check on behalf of MRDA. The Stoddard County Gospel Mission collect and give food to 1200 families a month and provide 1500 families with Christmas baskets in December. Mission Director, Kim Slavings, expressed gratitude for any type of food and monetary donations such as the time spent and donation provided by MRDA. MRDA’s next stops include:
  • Convoy of Hope in Springfield, MO
  • The Harvesters in Kansas City, MO
  • USO in St. Louis, MO
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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.