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Senator Bill Brady Visits Aaron’s Springfield

Alicia Knuth, Kevin Milliron, Senator Bill Brady, Gopal and Tulasi Reddy
Illinois State Senator and Minority Leader Bill Brady met with APRO Board Member Gopal Reddy, Action Development Corp., dba Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership in Springfield, Illinois last week. ADC Aaron’s Office Manager, Alicia Knuth; Vice president of Operations Kevin Milliron; and Owners Gopal and Tulasi Reddy met with Senator Brady to thank him for his support on the new Rental Purchase Agreement Occupation and Use Tax bill as well as a briefing on the state of the rent-to-own industry. “We have a very good relationship,” says Reddy. “Senator Brady supports and understands our struggles as a businessman himself.”
Gopal Reddy and Senator Brady meet at Action Development Corp., dba Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership in Springfield, Illinois
Reddy—an active member of the Illinois Rental Dealers Association—maintains close relationships with leaders from the Illinois House and Senate in a continuing effort to make lawmakers aware of the issues that affect the rent-to-own industry.

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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.