Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

Impact RTO Presents Leadership Awards

Paul Metivier (left) and Shirin Kanji (right) present the Peer Choice Award to Janet Thompson (middle), who was chosen from her peers.

Florida-based APRO member Impact RTO Holdings, dba Rent-A-Center held its yearly leadership meeting recently, led by President Shirin Kanji, Vice President Paul Metivier, and Director of Sales & Marketing Lisa Lohman, and with 15 Regional Managers and Regional Sales Supporters attending.

“This annual gathering is critical for the continued success of our company,” said Kanji. “We reviewed last year’s performance, and talked about our key focuses and objectives for 2022. But the highlight of this event is being together – particularly during the pandemic – and presenting our awards to the leaders who have been shining the brightest!”

Impact awards and winners for this year included:

  • Peer Choice Award | Janet Thompson
  • Regional Manager of the Year | Jonathan Hobbs

Top Revenue Per Store:

Gold | Daniel Ruiz-Perez & Jason Winters

Silver | Dave Dafoe & Ted Pacifici

Bronze | Chrissy Libbey

Top Same-Store Sales Gain:

Gold | Jonathan Hobbs

Silver | Parker Bowers & Jason Keating

Bronze | Daniel Ruiz-Perez & Jason Winters

Congratulations to all, and keep up the good work!

Paul Metivier (left) and Shirin Kanji (right) present the winners of the Top Same-Store Sales Gains awards. From left: Jason Winters, Daniel Ruiz-Perez, Jason Keating, and Jonathan Hobbs.

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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.