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RTO CLASSIFIEDS AD SUBMISSION

Rules and guidelines for submitting an ad to the RTO Classifieds

  1. Ads for RTO Classifieds are free of charge for current APRO members (current on dues payments).
  2. Each APRO member may submit one ad to the RTO Classifieds on behalf of their business or organization per month.
  3. All ads for the RTO Classifieds must include a description with no more than 200 words (including the headline), with photo (if applicable), and must be appropriate for the RTO community.
  4. All ads must include a complete submission form and be received by Friday at noon CT for posting on Wednesday of the following week.
  5. Ads will run for 4 weeks and will be automatically deleted thereafter. If the ad needs to be removed beforehand, please contact us at classifieds@rtohq.org.
  6. Ads must not contain offensive material.
  7. Submit your ad using this form (below). 

*No employment ads.

RTO Classified Ad Submission Form

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Please be advised that APRO is not a sponsor of the described services, products, or information. The information set forth above is provided solely as a courtesy for informational purposes, and any and all questions regarding the services, products, or information should be directed to the contact identified in the ad.  APRO neither investigates offers being made nor assumes any responsibility for omissions, prior sale, change of conditions, position being filled, or practice being sold without notice, and to any special conditions imposed by users. APRO reserves the right to edit, copy, and to accept, delete, or withdraw ads at its discretion. 

Your decision to use, purchase, rely upon or otherwise participate in any service, product, event or information advertised herein is at your sole and exclusive risk.  APRO is not responsible for and expressly disclaims all liability to the fullest extent permitted by law for any loss or damage to any person or property that occurs in conjunction with the services, products, or information advertised above. Informational postings should not be considered an endorsement by APRO of any person, group, service, product or event. 

Ads must not contain offensive material and APRO reserves the right to refuse to run any ad deemed not appropriate.

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Mike Lewis

Central Properties dba Premier Rental-Purchase

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!

Lauren Talicska

Arona Corporation dba Arona Home Essentials

Lauren Talicska is an experienced multi-channel marketing specialist and the Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Arona Home Essentials. She has found her home in the RTO community, supporting stores in branding, growth, and increasing traffic.

You may recognize Lauren as a former RTO vendor, including her time as a partner for Nationwide RentDirect, or her previous participation in the APRO Vendor Advisory Committee. Lauren calls Columbus, Ohio, home and spends her workday crafting and executing marketing promotions from inception to realization, all while supporting the branding and social media needs of all the Arona stores in 12 states (plus Puerto Rico!).

Charles Smitherman

APRO

Charles Smitherman, JD, PhD, CAE, became CEO of APRO in 2023, bringing years of legal and executive experience in the rent-to-own industry. 

Prior to joining the association, Charles served as COO, General Counsel, and Vice President of PTS Financial Services, where he played an active role in the rent-to-own industry by representing his company through PTS’s club program offering with APRO member dealers. Charles is an attorney with two decades of experience across a wide variety of areas, including RTO, consumer financial services, antitrust, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, franchise law, and privacy law. Following law school at the University of Georgia, Charles earned a Master of Legal Studies and PhD in Law from the University of Oxford in England.

Charles is credentialed as a Certified Association Executive (CAE) with the American Society of Association Executives, a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) with the International Franchise Association, and a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals. As APRO’s sixth CEO in its 45-year history, he brings a collaborative, member-focused approach to association leadership, emphasizing transparency, advocacy, and value creation. Outside of work, Charles is an active ultra runner and open water swimmer.

Mike Kays

Ashley Furniture Industries

As VP of Rental Sales for Ashley Furniture Industries, Mike thrives on building relationships with our RTO industry veterans, and helping businesses grow through new product, new marketing, and new supply chain options.

Mike works to leverage a wide breadth of relationships and influence, intimate knowledge of market trends, and unique knowledge of what RTO dealers need from a supplier to be successful.

The saying goes that a high tide raises all boats, and our goal is to leverage the world’s largest furniture manufacturer to drive the continued growth of the RTO industry and all the suppliers.

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.