Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

The 2017 Meeting of the Minds Registration Ends Soon!

Registration for TRIB Group’s signature roundtable event, Meeting of the Minds & Expo will be closing soon.  The three-day event is co-located with BrandSource’s National Convention at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, August 28-30, 2017. Meeting of the Minds is TRIB Group’s signature event and is one of the most valuable part of the membership. This three-day event is centered on roundtable meetings lead by RTO industry leaders, as well as idea-sharing break-out sessions for varying management levels and plenty of networking opportunities with fellow members. Programming includes discussions on a variety of topics and issues, focused solely on the rental industry. Meeting of the Minds is not just about meetings, this event features TRIB Group’s signature HOT SHOW, a welcome reception, and a day and a half of buying time. BrandSource also offers a full schedule of meetings, seminars, and networking events, including events with their Young Professionals and Women in Business groups. So make your plans to meet TRIB in Vegas! A copy of the current event agenda can be found at www.tribgroup.com. Registration is online through at http://www.tribconvention.com/. Stay posted on these and other events by following us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TRIBGroup and www.tribgroup.com For questions on this and other upcoming events, please call the TRIB Group staff at 770-451-4302. Or visit www.tribgroup.com. The Rental Industry Buying Group (TRIB Group), based in Lawrenceville, Georgia, was established in 1983 and is currently the largest member owned, member run buying cooperative in the nation specifically for the RTO industry.  TRIB Group’s membership is currently 184 member companies strong and is proud to be a strategic alliance partner with AVB/BrandSource.

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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.