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Benefit Marketing’s David Kaye Honored for Professional Leadership and Advanced Knowledge

David Kaye, vice president of sales and marketing for Benefit Marketing Solutions.
Longtime APRO member and RTO-industry vendor David Kaye was recognized recently for professional leadership and advanced knowledge by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC), a leading national professional organization for the insurance industry. Kaye, vice president of sales and marketing for Benefit Marketing Solutions, was awarded a certificate marking more than 25 years as a designated certified insurance counselor. In addition to his recognition, the society also granted him the status of tenured certified insurance counselor. “David’s clients, associates and the insurance profession as a whole continue to benefit from such dedication,” says Dr. William T. Hold, the Society of CIC’s president. “We are happy to have David as part of our team,” says Susan Matthews, Benefit Marketing Solutions president. “This designation helps demonstrate the importance we place on expertise.” The CIC program is nationally recognized as the premier continuing-education program for insurance professionals, with programs offered in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the Society of CIC is a non-profit organization and the founding program of The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research.  Kaye, who has been involved with the rent-to-own industry as a vendor of marketing clubs and insurance for almost three decades, currently is serving on the APRO vendor advisory committee and was recently appointed to the New York Rental Dealers Association board of directors.

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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.