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Anstadt Communications Announces Two New Hires

Anstadt Communications, parent company to longtime APRO associate member Central File Marketing, recently announced the addition of two new hires, Craig Martin and Karly Young. The company introduced two new positions, director of business development and marketing and creative director, as a result of growth and a focus on brand strategy. Martin, director of business development and marketing, is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. He most recently served as senior marketing specialists at Rent-A-Center where he oversaw the company’s in-store and point of purchase operations. Martin has also been in various marketing roles at Samsung Electronics and GROUP360 Worldwide. Young, creative director, is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pennsylvania, and The Portfolio Center in Atlanta, Georgia. She served as creative director at IDI Gazeley and held previous graphic design and brand development roles at the Recall Corporation, The Partnership of Atlanta and Melia Design Group. “Craig and Karly bring a wealth of business development, marketing and branding experience to the Anstadt Company,” says Chief Executive Officer Matthew Doran. “We are thrilled to have them join us and are confident that they will put us in a great position to add significant skills and expertise to our team. They will be instrumental in building upon our brand and market value for our clients, while continually exceeding their expectations in creative and innovative ways. Anstadt Communications is an integrated marketing and graphics communications company with a 139-year history. It acquired Central File Marketing November of last year and through the acquisition, Central File customers will benefit from the support and innovative offerings such as the new talents Martin and Young bring to the company.

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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.