After serving as executive director for 28 years, APRO bids farewell to Bill Keese.

APRO hires Jill McClure as executive director.

APRO, in conjunction with TRIB Group and the Tennessee Rental Dealers Association (TRDA), awards $106,500 worth of scholarships to 50 students. The cumulative total is 155 students with more than $386,000 worth of scholarships since the Education Foundation’s beginning.

Happy Birthday APRO!

John W. Robinson III is named CEO of Aaron’s.

APRO awards $115,000 worth of scholarships to 33 students. The cumulative total is 105 students with more than $280,000 worth of scholarships since the Education Foundation’s beginning.

Aaron’s purchases Progressive Finance entering into the virtual rent-to-own market.

APRO awards $79,000 worth of education scholarships to 28 students.

The Consumer Rental Purchase Agreement Act is introduced by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) in the U.S. Senate.

APRO Scholarship Foundation awards $74,000 worth of scholarships to 27 students. The cumulative total is 71 students with more than $167,000 worth of scholarships since the Education Foundation’s beginning.