Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

Illinois Rental/Purchase Dealers Association Legislative Meeting is Next Week

State Capitol of Illinois in Springfield

The Illinois Rental/Purchase Dealers Association will hold its annual legislative meeting next Wednesday, May 8, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. The group will meet for breakfast and an informational session with Mike Houlihan, Illinois Lobbyist, before breaking out for a day of meetings with Illinois state lawmakers.

The event will kick off at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday morning at Mike Houlihan’s office located at 600 S. 2nd Street, Suite 400, Springfield, IL. IRDA President Kelly Martin, Casey Pristou, Larry Carrico and Mike Houlihan will cover the importance of the event, a review of IRDA history in Springfield and a legislative update. Please contact Martin at 314/400-6340 or kellymartin@shoprentone.com if regional or store managers will be attendance to accommodate for food and beverage.

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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.