Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

Save the date for NYRDA’s Annual Meeting, 7/25

The New York Rental Dealers Association is holding their annual business meeting at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY on Tuesday, July 25th from 10AM – 1PM. A continental breakfast will be provided for those that attend as well as a discounted NY Rental Dealers room rate with mention of the meeting. NYRDA Business Meeting Agenda
  • 10 – 10:15AM – Opening and Welcome
  • 10:15 – 11AM – APRO General Counsel Ed Winn Legal Industry Update
  • 11:15 – 11:30AM – Elections
  • 11:30AM – 12:15PM – Topics for discussion
    • Effects of RTOs internet competition
    • Brick and mortar model; retail environment
    • Labor market; does our employee pool match our customer base?
    • Mattress recycling
  • 12:15 – 12:45PM – New York Legislative Update
  • 12:34 – 1PM – Closing comments

To make hotel reservations, the best number to call is: 800-771-7711 and mention the NY Rental Dealers.  Hotel reservations must be made by July 14th to get rates below.  They said that contract is still pending so please wait until Monday to make your reservation.  Tower is closer to meeting room.

HOTEL – – $155.00

TOWER – – $185.00

Please RSVP to SEI/Aaron’s Director of Operational Support Tennyson Cox via email at tennyson.cox@seiaarons.com or call 860/290-6670.

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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.