Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

500 Pairs and Counting

APRO associate member Kevin Silvers models his socks of the day at a recent trade show

Kevin Silvers hopes his feet can make you smile. Silvers, an APRO associate member with New Generations Diamonds & Jewelry Company and King of Promotions, is an avid collector of socks, with over 500 pairs to his name. “If only for a few seconds, they make people smile,” Silvers explains, on why he loves the unique and colorful pairs in his sock drawer.

Silvers credits his mother for his hobby. “She gave me the most wonderful pair!” Silvers recalls, “I loved them, so I posted a sock selfie on Facebook.” Since then Silvers has accumulated more than 500 pairs, many of them gifts from people around the RTO industry.

While Silvers may be unique in the size of his collection, he notes many people share his enthusiasm for expressing themselves with unique socks. “Family gatherings, visiting customers, tradeshows – so many people show me their great socks!” Silvers says when running into people who are aware of his collection. “Always with a smile, they want to see what I’m wearing.”

Silvers is an avid collector of socks with over 500 pairs to his name

As for his favorite pair? Silvers says it’s tough to pick a particular favorite, but he’s quite fond of a pair of socks from 2016. The Hillary/Trump socks helped turn a complicated and often divisive issue into a fun conversation piece.

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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.