timeline

APRO creates its first Public Relations Committee, chaired by Bob Simons.

The APRO Task Force is created to organize grassroots legislative program, prepare for the industry’s pending tax issues and respond to the growing media scrutiny. The Task Force hosts its

House Banking Committee Chairman Henry Gonzalez holds investigative hearings on the RTO industry. The hearings are broadcast on national and local news stories throughout the nation. APRO Executive Director, Bill

APRO appoints Tax and Accounting Committee, headed by Wayne Chambers.

APRO creates Legislative Defense Initiative Fund during summer conference. The LDIF is the first step to an active and funded government relations program for the rent-to-own industry.

APRO’s replaces executive director, hiring former Texas State Representative, Bill Keese.

Annual Rental Advertising Excellence award program started.

Pennsylvania becomes only state to clearly define RTO transactions as credit sales.

Progressive Rentals magazine debuts, replacing The APROach.

Connecticut forms first state rental dealer association.