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Just in Time for Back to School, Rent-A-Center Offers Chance to Win Computers and Gift Cards

School is right around the corner, and while some might dread going back into the classroom, others are downright excited. To celebrate the back-to-school season, Rent-A-Center is giving away $100 gift cards to five students who comment on Rent-A-Center’s Facebook Gift Card Giveaway post.

Rent-A-Center is looking for comments that tout the good things about school, what students are looking forward to in the academic year and all that is exciting about the learning process. But those interested best be alert—eligibility for the drawing will be available for one day only. The sweepstakes campaign will be posted on Rent-A-Center’s Facebook on August 3 and the winners will be chosen at the end of that day.

“We wanted to help with the back-to-school shopping,” says Joni Castillo, Rent-A-Center senior marketing specialist and the company’s social media guru. “We love seeing comments about how fun school can be and how eager students are about going back.”

For those less inclined to emote back-to-school enthusiasm, all is not lost. Now through August 20, the company will also award Dell 17-inch Inspiron laptops to five lucky Rent-A-Center fans who visit RAC’s blog, Front & Center. So, get to clicking—and good luck!

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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.