Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

Manning Joins RentDirect Nationwide

New Executive Director of RentDirect Nationwide Bruce Manning
Bruce Manning has been named the new director of RentDirect Nationwide, a division of Nationwide Marketing Group. RentDirect is a buying group that serves both the rent-to-own and rent-only industries. Manning joins RentDirect Nationwide with decades of industry experience. He led GE Appliances’ rental program for a number of years and most recently served as director of sales at O’Rourke Sales Co. In his new role, he will continue long-standing efforts to support rental dealers, providing tools for success and profitability. “No matter what company or what position, the key to success is always taking care of the customer,” Manning says. “I’ll listen to members’ needs and introduce new programs that will attract new customers while better serving current customers. Our rental members lead the way in customer experience and we will continue to search for new ways to support them, taking it to even higher levels. We’ll also focus on enhancing margins and minimizing costs.”

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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.