Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

ORDA 2017 Route 66 Meeting & Tradeshow, 8/8

The Oklahoma Rental Dealers Association have announced the date for their  Route 66 Meeting & Trade Show to be held on Tuesday, August 8th, and Wednesday, August 9th at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa, OK. ORDA has prepared an exciting two-day agenda that President Clifford Guy says is a step above all years past. ORDA is excited to announce this year’s special guest Bill Morgenstern. A pioneer in RTO that cut his teeth in Oklahoma and has developed one of the largest rent-to-own companies in America. “Bill was one of the great rental dealers in RTO history. Having observed Bill’s character while he served on the APRO board of directors, I know the dedication, imagination and innovation Bill brought to the table every day. Bill is sure to give an inspired talk at the upcoming ORDA show. No one should miss this opportunity,” shared APRO Executive Director Bill Keese. 
ORDA Agenda
Tuesday, August 8th
  • 8:30AM: Golf
  • 12PM: Vendor Set-up
  • 4:00PM – 4:45PM: Owners Multiunit Roundtable Meeting
  • 5:00PM – 8:00PM: Special Buys Welcome Reception
  • 8:00PM: Vendor Dealer Poker Tournament
Wednesday, August 9th
  • 7:45AM – 8:45AM: Breakfast
  • 9:00AM – 9:45AM: Ed Winn
  • 10:00AM – 11:00AM: Owner/Operator Breakout
    • Special Guest Speaker: Bill Morgenstern
  • 11:00AM – 11:15AM: Break
  • 11:15AM – 11:45AM: Nationwide Presentation and ORDA Scholarship Award Winner Check Presentation
  • 11:45AM – 12:30PM: Lunch
  • 12:00PM – 4:00PM: Tradeshow
  • 4:00PM – 5:00PM: State Association Meeting
  • 4:00PM – 7:00PM: Vendor Tear Down/Product Removal
You will not want to miss this meeting! ORDA extends the invitation to all surrounding areas and hopes to see RTO professionals from Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri and Texas. Click here to register. Click here to book your stay at the Hard Rock Casino & Hotel Tulsa.

 

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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.