Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

Introducing a New Award Category: APRO Presidents’ Circle

This year, the APRO State Coordination Committee is recognizing four state associations that represent outstanding leadership, community involvement, and legislative advocacy with a new award called the Presidents’ Circle.

The members of the prestigious 2019 Presidents’ Circle are Florida, Missouri, Ohio and Pennsylvania and will be in the running for the APRO 2019 State Association of Year award. The State Association of the Year will be announced at the APRO Awards Luncheon at RTO World on Tuesday, August 6, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM in Louisville, Kentucky.

Click here to see the full event schedule, or here to download your RTO World Planning Guide now and register to attend today!

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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.