Three term Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler visited Tiger John Cleek’s Aaron’s store in Columbia on April 1. Cong. Hartzler and her husband Lowell own 4 farm implement stores in Missouri so she knows the joys and struggles of small business.
Rep. Hartzler has been a supporter for RTO throughout her tenure co-sponsoring industry supported legislation. She spent 45 minutes in the store interacting with customers and associates and welcomed by all.
“She is a very genuine, caring person wanting to learn more about her constituents. Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler is a great example of what is right in our government,” reflects Cleek.
Tiger John Cleek, one of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winners, has spent a quarter century involved in APRO especially legislative advocacy. The recent Rep. Hartzler store visit represents this year’s initiative to invite members of Congress to their individual stores to meet with employees and customers.
(Photo left to right; Jeff Meyer CAM, Darryl Darling Asst Mgr., Shawn Oligschlaeger GM, Kenyette Glenn Sales Mgr, Tiger Cleek, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler, Jermaine Turner PT, and Josh Adams Customer Ser. Tech.)
View APRO’s Flckr page for more photos from other In-store district meetings.
Mike Lewis
Mike Lewis is a Premier Rental Purchase franchisee with multiple stores and currently serves as Vice President of Operations. With 33 years of experience in the rent-to-own industry, he has spent the past 20 years working closely with franchisee owners and previously spent 12 years in Corporate RTO, gaining a strong foundation in the business.
For the past five years, Mike has been sharing his knowledge by teaching managers and franchisees at the company’s Training Center.
Outside of work, he enjoys time with his family, kids, and grandkids, and appreciates the simple things in life – especially riding his Harley Davidson with the sun on his face. If you know, you know!
