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Melissa Stenson Joins Nationwide Marketing Group as Vice President of Member Experience

Melisa Stenson, vice president of member experience with Nationwide Marketing Group

Building upon its founding principle to always put members first in all it does, Nationwide Marketing Group has announced that Melissa Stenson has joined the organization as vice president of member experience.

Stenson most recently worked as the senior meeting planner for Sterling Events Group, where she spearheaded coordination of Nationwide’s industry-leading PrimeTime tradeshow and conference. She previously served as a program manager and regional supervisor for ITA Group in West Des Moines, Iowa, and as director of operations for Sterling Events Group.

“Melissa has long been an integral part of the Nationwide team, helping us create a world-class experience for our members and vendors at PrimeTime and other key events,” says Tom Hickman, Nationwide’s president and chief member advocate. “This new role within Nationwide Marketing Group will allow her to expand on the work she’s been doing for nearly 20 years, advocating for our members and their business success. We’re excited to officially welcome her to the family.”

In her new role, Stenson will continue working with Sterling Events Group to organize PrimeTime. In addition, she will explore new ways to increase member engagement in all that Nationwide has to offer and improve the overall member experience.

“This new role makes doing more for our members – and doing it better – my sole focus,” Stenson says. “We only win when our members win, and every single employee is responsible for helping our members succeed. I’m excited to work with stakeholders across the company to ensure that we are all doing just that.”

The preceding press release was provided by a company unaffiliated with APRO. The views expressed within do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of APRO.

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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.