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Rent One Rewards “Over the Top Achievers” with a Free Trip to Mexico

Rockstar employees at SKC Enterprises, dba Rent One have won the jackpot this year with an all-inclusive, expenses-paid trip to Mexico! Rent One’s incentive program, “Club Million,” honors the top Midwest managers and regional managers with a plane ticket to a beach resort this summer. This year is the last year this program is going to be known as “Club Million” but that is not a worry for Rent One and RNR Tire Express employees. The program will continue to go on next year as the newly revamped, “Over the Top Achievers.”

The newly branded Over the Top Achievers incentive program was inspired by Larry Carrico’s famous saying, “I’ll see you over the top!” Carrico, CEO of Rent One, and Kelly Martin, VP of Corporate Strategy & Culture of Rent One, find that the incentive program brings great value to its employees as the company continues to grow.

To qualify for the trip next year, Over the Top Achievers must meet the qualifications below.

·     First-time million dollar store managers’ store must bring in a million dollars

·     Repeat million dollar store managers’ store must bring in $1 more in revenue than the previous year OR be above average in net income/revenue ratio

·     Regional managers must have their entire region bring in $1 more in revenue than the previous along with having a qualifying million-dollar store 

That’s it! In addition to the free trip to Mexico, Over the Top Achievers will receive annual perks that include an award at the annual company meeting, hand-delivered steaks, points added to their personal awards system, public recognition of their achievement, and miscellaneous prizes distributed throughout the year.

Good luck to everyone on their way to achieving this accomplishment in the current 2019 contest! For more information on Rent One’s Over the Top Achievers incentive program, contact Kelly Martin at 314/400.6340, kellymartin@shoprentone.com.

APRO enjoys seeing stories such as this one awarding people in the industry for their hard work. If you are a part of something that you would like to share, contact us at 800/204-2776, news@rtohq.org. We would love to hear from you!

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Mike Lewis

Central Properties dba Premier Rental-Purchase

Mike Lewis is a Premier Rental Purchase franchisee with multiple stores and currently serves as Vice President of Operations. With 33 years of experience in the rent-to-own industry, he has spent the past 20 years working closely with franchisee owners and previously spent 12 years in Corporate RTO, gaining a strong foundation in the business.

For the past five years, Mike has been sharing his knowledge by teaching managers and franchisees at the company’s Training Center.

Outside of work, he enjoys time with his family, kids, and grandkids, and appreciates the simple things in life – especially riding his Harley Davidson with the sun on his face. If you know, you know!

Lauren Talicska

Arona Corporation dba Arona Home Essentials

Lauren Talicska is an experienced multi-channel marketing specialist and the Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Arona Home Essentials. She has found her home in the RTO community, supporting stores in branding, growth, and increasing traffic.

You may recognize Lauren as a former RTO vendor, including her time as a partner for Nationwide RentDirect, or her previous participation in the APRO Vendor Advisory Committee. Lauren calls Columbus, Ohio, home and spends her workday crafting and executing marketing promotions from inception to realization, all while supporting the branding and social media needs of all the Arona stores in 12 states (plus Puerto Rico!).

Charles Smitherman

APRO

Charles Smitherman, JD, PhD, CAE, became CEO of APRO in 2023, bringing years of legal and executive experience in the rent-to-own industry. 

Prior to joining the association, Charles served as COO, General Counsel, and Vice President of PTS Financial Services, where he played an active role in the rent-to-own industry by representing his company through PTS’s club program offering with APRO member dealers. Charles is an attorney with two decades of experience across a wide variety of areas, including RTO, consumer financial services, antitrust, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, franchise law, and privacy law. Following law school at the University of Georgia, Charles earned a Master of Legal Studies and PhD in Law from the University of Oxford in England.

Charles is credentialed as a Certified Association Executive (CAE) with the American Society of Association Executives, a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) with the International Franchise Association, and a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals. As APRO’s sixth CEO in its 45-year history, he brings a collaborative, member-focused approach to association leadership, emphasizing transparency, advocacy, and value creation. Outside of work, Charles is an active ultra runner and open water swimmer.

Mike Kays

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Mike works to leverage a wide breadth of relationships and influence, intimate knowledge of market trends, and unique knowledge of what RTO dealers need from a supplier to be successful.

The saying goes that a high tide raises all boats, and our goal is to leverage the world’s largest furniture manufacturer to drive the continued growth of the RTO industry and all the suppliers.

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.