Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

Bauer Opens Second Premier Rental-Purchase in Lancaster

The Premier Companies recently announced the opening of its newest location in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The new store is owned by APRO member and 2014 Premier Dealer of the Year recipient David Bauer. This is Bauer’s second Premier store, the first opened in December 2007 and is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Bauer attributes the notion of, “hire right, train right and treat right,” to his success.  He is comfortable with the Harrisburg store’s achievements over the years and has the confidence in his staff to take on the reins while he focuses on the new store in Lancaster. “My staff, along with Premier programs and support, has been instrumental in helping me achieve my goals,” says Bauer. “I appreciate that I can make decisions on my own, focusing on the personal needs of my customers without being restricted by corporate policies. However, I take advantage of the support corporate offers so that I can focus on my business and what I do best.” Bauer expects to open another Premier Rental-Purchase within five years.

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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.