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APRO Member Buddy Mac Appoints Chip Guy to VP of Operations

Clifford “Chip” Guy, vice president of operations at Buddy MAC

APRO member Buddy Mac Holdings, LLC dba Buddy’s Home Furnishings has a new vice president of operations. As of December 11, Clifford “Chip” Guy will be stepping into the position at this multi-state franchise company.

Guy isn’t new to the RTO world; in fact, he has been with Buddy’s for almost 20 years. He began his career with the company in 2000 as a delivery technician and has climbed the ladder over the years. After only five years with the team, he was promoted to General Manager, where he caught the attention of Buddy’s corporate management and was subsequently promoted to Director of Operational Training for Buddy’s Corporate in 2008. From there, Guy moved into direct franchise ownership and served as Regional Director for stores in central and northeast Oklahoma.

Guy is currently one of only six members of the elite Buddy’s Advisory Board, President of Oklahoma Rental Dealers Association and committee member of the TRIB Advisory Board.

“I am blessed with a great family and met a lot of people along the way,” Guy said. “Both of them are the reason I’m where I am at today!  Thank you ALL for the friendship and support.”

APRO Board Member and Buddy Home Furnishings CEO Michael Bennett offered congratulations to his coworker.

“On behalf of the entire Buddy’s support team, I would like to congratulate Chip on his appointment to VP of Operations,” Bennett said. “I can personally appreciate the effort and sacrifices it takes to achieve this position learning the business from the ground up. I know Chip and the Buddy Mac Holdings Team will do great things in the years ahead.”

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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.