Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

2017 Midwest RTO Training Expo Registration Now Open

The Ohio Rental Dealers Association’s Midwest RTO Training Expo is being held September 11 and 12 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbus/Worthington in Columbus. The cost for the expo is $40 per person, which includes a social event on the evening of September 12. This year’s guest speaker will be Chris Spielman, a two-time All American linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes who went on to play 11 years in the NFL for the Detroit Lions, among other teams. He is a Lombardi Award winner for best college football lineman, a four-time Pro Bowl player and the Lions’ all-time leading tackler. This year marks the first Midwest Training Expo that will provide two $250 vouchers to each company attending, which can be used toward purchases from vendors at the show. If the vouchers are used with a new vendor, they can be doubled. The hotel reservation deadline has passed; however, the DoubleTree might still have accommodations available. Contact the hotel directly at 614/885-3334 and mention ORDA/Midwest Expo to get the group rate of $108 per night. Registration for the expo will be available onsite.

For more information about the event, contact: Keith Ferriman, 740/383-6020, kferriman@showplacerents.com; Mike Tissot, 740/634-2466, mtissot@r2o.com; or Joe Fischer, 330/503-6978, joe@rentfromeagle.com.

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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.