Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

PrimeTime New Orleans Sets the Stage for Nationwide RentDirect Introductions

Nationwide RentDirect Director Keven Dalke and APRO Membership Manager Moriah Eberhart at the PrimeTime Expo

With music as tasteful as their food, New Orleans showed Nationwide RentDirect PrimeTime attendees a grand time August 17 – August 20. This year’s RentDirect portion of the PrimeTime show was hosted by newly appointed director, Keven Dalke, who took to the floor a forwardthinking mindset of the rent-to-own industry heading into 2020.

This being his first PrimeTime event, Dalke kicked off this year’s General Session by introducing himself and presenting the buying group’s new tagline: Member Focused. Performance Driven. Because We Only Win When You Do. In line with Nationwide’s new approach, Dalke added “we’re not your old school buying group,” before the unveiling of the company’s new logo at the event.

APRO General Counsel Ed Winn shares a legal industry update at the RentDirect Member Meeting

The excitement continued at the RentDirect Member Meeting where APRO General Counsel, Ed Winn III, and APRO Membership Manager, Moriah Eberhart, had the opportunity to address rent-to-own attendees. Winn provided an industry update while Eberhart presented APRO membership benefits. She also shared the APRO 2019 Legislative Conference video produced by Nationwide PrimeMedia that showcases the association’s annual advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. on behalf of the industry and those who depend on RTO for their livelihood. Winn and Eberhart also interacted with attendees at the PrimeTime Expo, sharing their industry and association knowledge from how to get into rent-to-own to legal advice and membership programs.

This summer’s Nationwide PrimeTime event left attendees with more knowledge and a deeper grasp of the future while its location topped off the experience with its whimsical touch of sights, sounds, and character of the city. “You feel the soul of New Orleans in the atmosphere of the PrimeTime Show,” shares Eberhart. “The location offered such a unique opportunity to network with industry professionals – sharing the food and the music while attending this event was unforgettable.”

Click here to see more photos of Nationwide RentDirect PrimeTime New Orleans.

Upcoming Events




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.