Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

2026 TRIB Group Meeting of the Minds

Paris Las Vegas 3655 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Meeting of the Minds brings together nearly 100 of the largest Rent to Own Industry manufacturers & distributors along with hundreds of independent and franchisee store owners and operators for […]

2026 AVB BrandSource Summit

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

The AVB BrandSource Annual Summit is a key event for appliance, electronics, and home furnishings retailers, featuring insightful presentations, expert-led sessions, networking opportunities, and vendor expos. It helps industry professionals […]

2026 Nationwide PrimeTime – Spring

Broward County Convention Center 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

Hosted for over 30 years and more than 60 events, PrimeTime, Nationwide Marketing Group's biannual Member conference and tradeshow, is an event for Independent retailers looking to improve their results […]

2026 Highpoint Furniture Market – Spring

High Point Market Authority 164 South Main Street, Suite 700, High Point, NC, United States

High Point Market is the ultimate destination for all things design, offering endless product options and unexpected moments of joy. It’s not just about products, but also about the experience, […]

2026 AVB BrandSource Convention

The Venetian 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, United States

The AVB BrandSource Annual Convention is a premier event for appliance, electronics, and home furnishings retailers. It offers valuable networking, educational sessions, product showcases, and innovative retail solutions to help […]

2026 Nationwide PrimeTime – Fall

Music City Center 201 Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville, TN, United States

Hosted for over 30 years and more than 60 events, PrimeTime, Nationwide Marketing Group's biannual Member conference and tradeshow, is an event for Independent retailers looking to improve their results […]

2026 RTO World

Palm Beach County Convention Center 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL, United States

Get ready for the ultimate rent-to-own experience at RTO World 2026, co-hosted by APRO and TRIB Group! From August 24-27, 2026, in West Palm Beach, Florida, this is your chance […]

2026 Highpoint Furniture Market – Fall

High Point Market Authority 164 South Main Street, Suite 700, High Point, NC, United States

High Point Market is the ultimate destination for all things design, offering endless product options and unexpected moments of joy. It’s not just about products, but also about the experience, […]

2027 TRIB Group Meeting of the Minds

Oklahoma City Convention Center 100 Mick Cornett Dr, Oklahoma City, OK, United States

Meeting of the Minds brings together nearly 100 of the largest Rent to Own Industry manufacturers & distributors along with hundreds of independent and franchisee store owners and operators for […]

2027 AVB BrandSource Summit

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

The AVB BrandSource Annual Summit is a key event for appliance, electronics, and home furnishings retailers, featuring insightful presentations, expert-led sessions, networking opportunities, and vendor expos. It helps industry professionals […]

2027 Highpoint Furniture Market – Spring

High Point Market Authority 164 South Main Street, Suite 700, High Point, NC, United States

High Point Market is the ultimate destination for all things design, offering endless product options and unexpected moments of joy. It’s not just about products, but also about the experience, […]

2027 AVB BrandSource Convention

Gaylord Texan Resort 1501 Gaylord Trl, Texas, United States

The AVB BrandSource Annual Convention is a premier event for appliance, electronics, and home furnishings retailers. It offers valuable networking, educational sessions, product showcases, and innovative retail solutions to help […]

2027 RTO World

Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland 1 St. Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH, United States

Get ready for the ultimate rent-to-own experience at RTO World 2027, co-hosted by APRO and TRIB Group! From August 23-26, 2027, in Cleveland, Ohio, this is your chance to join […]

2027 Highpoint Furniture Market – Fall

High Point Market Authority 164 South Main Street, Suite 700, High Point, NC, United States

High Point Market is the ultimate destination for all things design, offering endless product options and unexpected moments of joy. It’s not just about products, but also about the experience, […]

2028 AVB BrandSource Summit

Gaylord Palms 6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL, United States

The AVB BrandSource Annual Summit is a key event for appliance, electronics, and home furnishings retailers, featuring insightful presentations, expert-led sessions, networking opportunities, and vendor expos. It helps industry professionals […]

2028 Highpoint Furniture Market – Spring

High Point Market Authority 164 South Main Street, Suite 700, High Point, NC, United States

High Point Market is the ultimate destination for all things design, offering endless product options and unexpected moments of joy. It’s not just about products, but also about the experience, […]

2028 Highpoint Furniture Market – Fall

High Point Market Authority 164 South Main Street, Suite 700, High Point, NC, United States

High Point Market is the ultimate destination for all things design, offering endless product options and unexpected moments of joy. It’s not just about products, but also about the experience, […]

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.