Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

Congressman Visits APRO Member Store

From left, Frye’s daughter Ebony, Frye, Congressman Joyce and Frye’s other daughter Nicole.

A prominent figure dropped by White Rose Enterprises, dba Premier Rental-Purchase last week in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Owner and APRO member Sandi Frye was ecstatic to welcome Congressman John Joyce of Pennsylvania’s 14th congressional district into her store.

“He was very receptive to what we have to offer our customers,” Frye recalled about the visit.

Frye, who receives weekly email updates from the politician, decided on a lark to extend the invitation to him to discuss all that the industry has to offer.


“Within a week (of emailing him), his office called and scheduled (the meeting),” she said. “He really liked the services we supply and the fact that we are a locally owned business. I would say he’s supportive of rent-to-own.”

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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.