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Rent One Kicks Off 2018 Delivery Tech Rodeo

Rent One kicked off its nine-series Delivery Tech Rodeo with its Region 8 competitors in Ashtabula, Ohio.
Rent One kicked off its nine-series Delivery Tech Rodeo on Wednesday, August 29, in Ashtabula, Ohio. Five teams consisting of delivery technicians from the company’s Region 8 met for a day of training, friendly competition for the title of regional winners and the chance to advance to the finals. “The DT Rodeo is a fun way to set, train and reinforce standards of our Delivery Technicians role,” says Rent One Director of Training and Development Angie Brubaker. “Throughout the day, these guys and girls get to show off and improve their skills!” This year’s hands-on competition includes events such as Rent One trivia, delivery and return of products and customer service calls. The first-place winners for region 8 are Justin Myers from store 105 in St. Clairsville, Ohio; and Ralph Wells from store 104 in Ashtabula, Ohio.
First-place winners Ralph Wells from store 104 in Ashtabula, Ohio; and Justin Myers from store 105 in St. Clairsville, Ohio.
All participants received a carry-all clipboard storage box, LED headlamp, YETI cups and more. The first-place winners were awarded a Rent One 2018 DT Rodeo Region trophy and the team of Myers and Wells will go on to compete in the company-wide DT Rodeo finals on October 17 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Rent One’s 2018 Delivery Tech Rodeo dates and locations:
  • August 29: Ashtabula, Ohio, Region 8
  • September 12: Carmi, Illinois, Region 4
  • September 13: Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Regions 1 and 2
  • September 18: Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Region 3
  • September 19: Paragould, Arkansas, Regions 5 and 6
  • September 20: Jackson, Tennessee, Region 7
  • September 25: Jefferson City, Missouri, Region 10
  • September 26: Emporia, Kansas, Region 9
  • September 27: Tulsa, Oklahoma, Region 11
The winners from the regional competitions will go on to compete in the DT Rodeo finals on October 17 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Click here to see more photos of the 2018 DT Rodeo.

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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.