Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

Rent One Reorganizes, Creates New Leadership Positions

APRO member SKC Enterprises Inc. dba Rent One has recently undergone a significant company restructuring, including the creation and appointment of a Chief Operating Officer, and General Counsel.

Rent One’s new COO is Kelly Martin, who previously served as the company’s Vice President of Culture and Strategy. In her new position, Martin will directly oversee Regional Directors, the Director of Training, and the Director of Communications, and play a pivotal role in streamlining operations and supporting the leadership team.

Tim Hayes – who has been integral to Rent One’s legal support for more than three decades – will serve as the company’s new General Counsel. Hayes will provide a more consistent and substantial presence, continuing to navigate and handle the diverse legal challenges rent-to-own businesses encounter.

Additionally, Rent One has strategically realigned its operations, with Chief Financial Officer Dave Shapiro expanding his role to directly oversee the company’s Controller, Vice President of Human Resources, and Vice President of Information Technology. The new reorganization will let Rent One President Trent Agin take a higher-level approach to the company’s direction, focusing on its long-term vision and growth.

“Rent One continues to be enthusiastic about its future,” said CEO and Owner Larry Carrico. “These changes are another steppingstone toward fulfilling our ultimate vision: Inspiring happiness within our communities through a higher quality of life.”

Founded in 1985, St. Louis-based Rent One currently has more than 100 locations in eight states.

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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.