Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

LRDA Thanks You for Your Support

louisiana-floodThe Louisiana Rental Dealers Association would like to extend their sincerest thanks and appreciation to all of those who have contributed to the LRDA Disaster Relief Fund. A few months ago, LRDA President, Louis Bacile, asked the RTO industry for help in flood relief efforts for families who lost everything due to the devastating floods in Louisiana and has received tremendous support. Thus far, with the help of RTO Donations, the LRDA has received $51,400 and donated $19,821 to seven families in need. They have provided various items such as building supplies, gift cards, furniture, appliances, transportation, clothing, food, etc. “As you can see the money goes very quickly and the needs are great, we hope to be able to help at least 10-13 more families. We have estimated that every $2,500 equals one family helped,” shared Louis.
Thank you to the following contributors
  • Aarons Great Lakes
  • Al Benson
  • Alabama RDA
  • APRO
  • Arkansas RDA
  • Brent Sawyer
  • California RDA
  • Central File
  • Chris Bolin
  • Circle City Rentals
  • Dave Edwards
  • David Keen
  • Delaware-New Jersey RDA
  • Delegate RDA
  • Florida RDA
  • Georgia RDA
  • Greg Ponte
  • HPH Investments
  • Illinois RDA
  • JED Inc.
  • JED Payless Furniture
  • Joe Romano
  • John Cleek, Jr.
  • Judi Lebensburger
  • Kansas RDA
  • Kelly Rentals
  • Kentucky RDA
  • Larry Carrico
  • Lloyd Songe
  • Louisiana RDA
  • Mel Bennett
  • Michael Houlihan
  • Michael Occhipinti
  • Mid Atlantic RTO Inc.
  • Mike Tissot
  • Mississippi RDA
  • Missouri RDA
  • Nation RTO
  • New York RDA
  • Northeast RDA
  • Northwest RDA
  • Ohio RDA
  • Oklahoma RDA
  • Pennsylvania RDA
  • Randy Braucher
  • Randy Tomeny
  • Rent One
  • RES
  • RFR Lease Inc.
  • Sandie Frye
  • Shannon Strunk
  • Sharon Tomazewski
  • Shawn Dileo
  • Tennessee RDA
  • Texas RDA
  • The Well Church
  • Todd Wilkins
  • TRIB Group
  • Virginia RDA
  • Walter and Laurie Ulbright
  • Watershed Development

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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.