The Louisiana Rental Dealers Association will meet for its annual association meeting on May 17, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The meeting is open to LRDA members and potential new members who would like to join. There will be a reception on May 16, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. preceding the state meeting.
To register for the meeting, call LRDA President Louis Bacile at 985/351-6343. To make hotel reservations contact The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU at 225/383-2665 and mention the LRDA meeting to get the discounted rate. 
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.