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Latest RTOHQ: The Magazine E-Verify and Rent-to-Own Employees

The cover story for the May-June issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine takes a look at the federal government’s E-Verify program, which helps employers confirm that their employees have a legal right to work in the U.S. E-Verify is free to employers and, with some exceptions, voluntary. However, 22 states so far have adapted the program within their state borders, and are making it mandatory for some—and, in a few cases, all—employees in those states. APRO General Counsel Ed Winn III takes us through the process, reports on E-Verify requirements state-by-state, and advises rental dealers on what to do if an employee is determined to be ineligible to work in the U.S.

Fuse 2017: APRO’s National RTO Convention & Trade Show made the most of its island time during the three-day gathering in Galveston. Our scrapbook of highlights from May is a perfect memento of the RTO industry’s biggest event of the year. It was a time for open-hearted welcomes, fond farewells and a center-stage haircut—plus a whole lot more.

Also in this issue, APRO Deputy Executive Director Richard May outlines the latest RTO-industry statistical survey, the first of its kind in more than five years. The new numbers provide a insights on a range of topics, including the rise in e-commerce RTO business and how it is affecting brick-and-mortar concerns.

Finally, Kristen Card profiles two rent-to-own colleagues who became “blood sisters” when one of them donated a kidney to the other. In our feature “A Life-Saving Bond,” these courageous women share their inspiring story, yet another demonstration of the close ties forged within the RTO community.

Click here to read the entire May-June issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine.

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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.