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Ferriman Retires from Showplace

Gary Ferriman, Founder and Past President of Ohio-based Showplace Inc., has announced his retirement following a 44-year career of leadership in the rent-to-own industry. “Over the years, Gary has provided
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April 29, 2025

A Look Back at Q1 Webinars

Did you miss any of our Q1 educational webinars? Don’t worry! We’ve got a few hot takes from each of our presenters, so go back and give these webinars a
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April 29, 2025

APRO Scholarship Star: Ethan Levy

APRO Scholarship applications are now open! For more than 15 years, the APRO Charitable Foundation has annually provided scholarships to rent-to-own professionals and their families. APRO members have contributed generously
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April 15, 2025

Showplace Celebrates Employee Wins

APRO member Showplace Inc. and Buckeye Wheel & Tire, LLC dba RNR Tire Express recently held its annual Showplace Family Employee Appreciation Day at Dave & Buster’s in Hilliard, Ohio.
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April 15, 2025

PrimeTime Brings the Heat to San Antonio

Nationwide Marketing Group – parent organization to APRO Member Nationwide RentDirect – brought rent-to-own dealers and vendors together in San Antonio, Texas, in mid-March for the company’s 64th PrimeTime member
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April 8, 2025

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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.