Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

APRO

AR Dealers Meet to Share Post-Pandemic Business Issues

The Arkansas Rental Dealers Association (ARDA) held its annual meeting in late May in Benton, Arkansas. Rental dealers from around the state attended, including: Aaron, Brandon, and Calvin Cummings, and John Schlorff, all of Don’s E-Z Pay Inc.; Candice Hill, Jason Lindsey, and Darin Wiggs of Rental Concepts LLC, dba RNR Tire Express; and Wally Moon of Woodson & Bozeman Inc.

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Tessa David-Burns Recovers from Massive Stroke at 28

In December 2014, 28-year-old Tessa David – daughter of APRO President David P. David – was young, healthy, beautiful, and a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. She worked as a spin instructor and a nanny on the side, and had a great relationship with her boyfriend. Then she suffered a massive stroke, and laid paralyzed and alone for 36 hours before help finally came.

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RTO a Target for Cyberthreats and Ransomware

Some industries have more difficulty tightening cyber-loss controls than others. For that reason, cybercriminals are targeting “nontraditional” industries with historically weak controls. Ransomware attacks often focus on companies that will
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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.