Recognizing Rent-to-Own's Finest
The APRO Awards are presented annually to distinguished members and state associations who consistently elevate the standards of excellence in the rent-to-own industry. These honorees are recognized and celebrated at APRO’s annual awards ceremony – held during RTO World, the national rent-to-own convention and tradeshow.
Ernie Talley Lifetime Achievement Award
This award honors individuals who have demonstrated a long-standing commitment to the rent-to-own industry and APRO. Recipients are respected and visible figures within the RTO community, recognized for their consistent excellence and contributions over the course of their careers.
2024 Winner:
Shannon Strunk, Baber Strunk Enterprises
Shannon Strunk is the President of Baber Strunk Enterprises. He is a 40+ year APRO member, and served on the Board of Directors from 1999-2007, including serving as 1st Vice President and then APRO President for two years. And now he has just been re-elected to the board!
Ernie Talley Lifetime Achievement Award History
- 2023 - Robert Briley
- 2023 - Lyn Leach
- 2023 - Susan Matthews
- 2022 - Chris Kale Sr.
- 2020 - Mark Windsor and Dan Cole
- 2019 - David P. David
- 2018 - Jim Brown
- 2016 - Cynthia Baber-Strunk
- 2016 - Tiger John Cleek
- 2016 - Ron DeMoss
- 2015 - Larry Carrico
- 2014 - Bill Keese
- 2013 - Ernie Lewallen
- 2012 - Ken Butler
- 2011 - Mark Speese
- 2010 - Kevin Quinn
- 2009 - Gary McDougal
- 2008 - Charlie Loudermilk
- 2007 - Dave Egan
- 2006 - Larry Sutton
- 2005 - Lyle Jones
- 2004 - Darrell Tissot
- 2003 - Ernie Talley
- 2002 - Wayland J. Russell
- 2001 - Barry Gambini
- 2000 - Chuck Sims
- 1999 - Norman Slatton Sr.
- 1999 - Chris Korst
- 1998 - Bill White
- 1996 - Ed Winn III
- 1995 - Wayne Chambers
- 1995 - Bud Holladay
President's Award of Excellence
Chosen by the APRO Board President, this award honors an individual who has played a key role in advancing the rent-to-own industry and has shown exceptional involvement in the association. It recognizes outstanding service and dedication to the betterment of the industry.
2024 Winner:
Bill French, O'Rourke Sales Company
Bill French has shown great leadership of the RTO division of O’Rourke Sales Company for over 23 years as VP of Sales for the Rent to Own channel. Bill is also the Vice Chair of the Vendor Advisory Committee and serves on the APRO Board of Directors. Bill is a strong supporter of APRO with his participation in state associations and the annual legislative conference in Washington DC.
President's Award of Excellence History
- 2023 - Christine Hesse
- 2023 - Bryan Pechersky
- 2022 - Dan Fisher
- 2021 - Robbie Kamerschen
- 2020 - Trent Agin
- 2019 - Gopal Reddy
- 2018 - Mark Connelly
- 2017 - Chris Kale, Sr.
- 2016 - Sandi Frye
- 2016 - David Harrison
- 2015 - Lyn Leach
- 2014 - Dwight Dumler
- 2013 - Shannon Strunk
- 2012 - APRO Staff
- 2011 - Cynthia Baber-Strunk
- 2010 - Richard May
- 2009 - David P. David
- 2008 - Mike Tissot
- 2007 - Gary McDougal
- 2006 - Terry Beville
- 2005 - Kevin Quinn
- 2004 - Jim Brown
- 2003 - Ron Waters
- 2002 - Larry Carrico
- 2001 - Bill Keese
- 2000 - Darrell Tissot
- 1999 - Richard Bartel
- 1998 - Ernie Talley
- 1997 - Tracey Morgan
- 1996 - Ernie Lewallen
- 1995 - Ronald D. DeMoss
- 1994 - Larry Sutton
- 1993 - Ted Wilson
- 1992 - Bud Holladay
- 1991 - Chris Korst
- 1990 - Ken Gay
- 1989 - Wayne Chambers
- 1988 - Bill Morgenstern
- 1987 - Dave Egan
- 1986 - Tom Devlin
- 1986 - Rozanne Flatt
- 1985 - Ed Winn III
- 1984 - Barry Gambini
- 1983 - Bud Holladay
- 1982 - Charles D. Sims
Chuck Sims Rental Dealer of the Year
This award recognizes a rental dealer who has gone above and beyond in their support of APRO and the rent-to-own industry. Honoring exceptional contributions over the past year, this individual demonstrates leadership through involvement in state or regional associations and dedication to improving the industry and their community.
2024 Winner:
Joseph Fischer, Eagle Rental Purchase
Randy Lewis and Joe Fischer are the Co-Owners of Eagle Rental Purchase, a regional rent-to-own company comprised of 15 stores throughout Northeastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, employing 85 staff. Randy joined the company 17 years ago, while Joe has been in the industry for 38 years.
2024 Winner:
Randy Lewis, Eagle Rental Purchase
Randy Lewis and Joe Fischer are the Co-Owners of Eagle Rental Purchase, a regional rent-to-own company comprised of 15 stores throughout Northeastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, employing 85 staff. Randy joined the company 17 years ago, while Joe has been in the industry for 38 years.
Chuck Sims Rental Dealer of the Year History
- 2023 - Trooper Earle
- 2022 - Adam Sutton
- 2021 - Chad Fosdick
- 2020 - Michael Bennett
- 2019 - Mike Tissot
- 2018 - Jeff Lebakken
- 2017 - Gary Ferriman
- 2016 - Casey Pristou
- 2015 - John Cleek Jr.
- 2014 - Daniel L. Cole
- 2013 - Mark and Kathy Windsor
- 2012 - Roy Soto
- 2011 - Richard Rose
- 2010 - Jamie Slatton
- 2009 - Dave Edwards
- 2008 - Chris Bolin
- 2007 - John Darden
- 2006 - John Spangle
- 2005 - Robert Briley
- 2004 - Martin Auble
- 2003 - Shannon Strunk and Cynthia Baber-Strunk
- 2002 - Gary Hughes
- 2001 - James Byrd
- 2001 - Lyn Leach
- 2000 - David P. David
- 1999 - Tom Neyhart
- 1998 - Larry Carrico
- 1997 - Dan Weiss
- 1996 - “Tiger” John Cleek
- 1995 - James Strong
- 1994 - Gary McDougal
- 1993 - Mamie Harper
- 1992 - Kevin Quinn
- 1991 - Bob Simons
- 1990 - Allen Lewis
- 1989 - Roger Sharp
Heritage Award
This award honors the unsung heroes of the rent-to-own industry—those who consistently support the industry with quiet dedication and ongoing excellence. These individuals may not seek recognition, but their contributions have been vital to the betterment of the RTO industry.
2024 Winner:
Michael Strong, Mike's Rent-to-Own
Michael Strong, co-owner of Mike's Rent-to-Own, operates 13 locations in Central Kansas alongside his father, Mike, and sister, Angela. As a second-generation independent dealer and a veteran of the RTO industry, Michael brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the table.
- 2023 - Spencer Smith
- 2022 - Dennis Adams
- 2021 - Bill Howard
- 2020 - Geron Vail
- 2019 - Jonathan Rose
- 2017 - Dan Fisher
- 2016 - Susan Matthews
- 2015 - Sharon Tomaszewski
- 2014 - Trooper Earle
- 2013 - David Kraemer
- 2012 - Bill Wendell
- 2011 - Sidney Burton
- 2010 - Charles Smithgall
- 2009 - Larry and Brenda Tinney
- 2008 - Jeff Lebakken
- 2007 - David P. David and Steve Kruse
- 2006 - Chuck Kuluva and Jeff Loeb
- 2005 - Dan Cole and Richard Eichlin
Norm Smith Vendor of the Year
This award recognizes an individual vendor who has shown outstanding support for APRO through event sponsorship, advertising, exhibiting, and actively contributing to the association's growth. It honors their ongoing dedication to bettering the rent-to-own industry.
2024 Winner:
Mike Kays, Ashley Furniture Industries
As VP of Rental Sales for Ashley Furniture Industries, Mike spent the last 12 years working with RTO industry veterans helping to build Ashley into the largest RTO dealer/network supplier. In this new role, he is expanding this reach to support all suppliers to RTO to ensure everyone has a fair shake and decisions are made in our best interests.
Norm Smith Vendor of the Year History
- 2023 - David Goldman, VersiRent/Ideal Software Systems Inc.
- 2022 - Jeanette Beardsley, Relation Insurance Services
- 2021 - Michael Helton, Gordimer & Company P.A.
- 2020 - Paula Allison, GE Appliances
- 2019 - George & Angie Ramel, Progressive Furniture
- 2018 - Brad Denison, Benefit Marketing Solutions
- 2017 - Marty Smith, RES Accessories
- 2016 - Rita Haney, Protect-A-Bed
- 2015 - Al Benson, Central File Marketing
- 2014 - Gary Jones, Ashley Furniture
- 2013 - Larry Furiani, Coaster Co. of America
- 2012 - James MacAlpine, RentDirect Nationwide
- 2011 - Sherry Workman, Workman & Co.
- 2010 - Bryan Collins, Bryce Co.
- 2009 - John Blair, PTS Financial and Benefit Services
- 2008 - Susan Matthews, Benefit Marketing Solutions
- 2007 - Bill French, O’Rourke Sales Co.
- 2006 - Ellison Crider, RSSS
- 2005 - Wayne Harris, Sandberg Furniture
- 2004 - Ron Wanek, Ashley Furniture
- 2003 - John Foster, Alliance Computing Technologies
- 2002 - John Rogers, High Touch
- 2001 - Dennis Shields, TRIB Group
- 2000 - Bob Saunders, Saunders Marketing
- 1999 - Brad Wire, Whirlpool
- 1998 - Les Feldser, RSSS
- 1997 - Joe Savovic, Progressive Furniture
- 1996 - Al Zagorniak, Sears
- 1995 - Steve Owens, Foresight
- 1995 - Danny Wright, Foresight
- 1994 - Bonnie Nitzsche, Bonnie the Flyer Specialist
- 1994 - Tim Shannon, Thomson
- 1993 - Tom Kitchens, Whirlpool
- 1992 - Lyle Jones, High Touch
- 1991 - Norm Smith, Zenith
Emerging Leader Award
This award recognizes an individual who is rising into leadership within the rent-to-own industry, demonstrating great potential and a commitment to the future of RTO.
2024 Winner:
Kelly Martin, SKC Enterprises dba Rent One
Kelly Martin is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Rent One, and she brings a wealth of experience to this position with her prior roles as a Regional Manager/Director for 3 years, Director of Training for 2 years, Director of Marketing for 2 years, and VP of Culture and Strategy for 5 years.
- 2023 - Joshua Ciesicki
- 2022 - Jessica Mahon
- 2021 - Allison Manley
- 2020 - Paul Metivier
- 2019 - Philip Bumbry
- 2018 - Terah Vail Munstermann
RTO Tiger Award
This award recognizes individuals for exceptional leadership and devoted service to strengthening state associations within the rent-to-own industry. It honors those who have championed legislative efforts at the grassroots level and contributed significantly to the industry’s advocacy and success.
2024 Winner:
John Cleek, Jr., Cleek's Home Furnishings, Rental & Sales
The Tiger award is given to a recipient in recognition of exceptional leadership and devoted service. The Award honors someone who has contributed to the strength of a state association and who has championed our legislative efforts at the grassroots level.
- 2023 - Larry Carrico
- 2022 - Sandi Frye
- 2021 - Paul Davis
- 2021 - "Tiger" John Cleek
Additional APRO Hall of Honor Awards
This section honors the individuals who have served as APRO Board Presidents throughout the organization’s history. Each leader has played a pivotal role in guiding APRO and advancing the rent-to-own industry, leaving a lasting legacy of leadership, vision, and dedication.
- 2022-2024 - Michael Bennett
- 2021-2022 - David P. David
- 2019-2021 - Chris Kale, Sr.
- 2017-2019 - Louis Garcia
- 2016-2017 - Mark Connelly
- 2014-2016 - Gary Ferriman
- 2012-2014 - David P. David
- 2010-2012 - Robert Briley
- 2008-2010 - "Tiger" John Cleek
- 2006-2008 - Larry Carrico
- 2004-2006 - Shannon Strunk
- 2003-2004 - Lyn Leach
- 2002-2003 - Gary Romine
- 1999-2002 - Gary McDougal
- 1998-1999 - Ernie Lewallen
- 1997-1998 - Darrell Tissot
- 1995-1997 - Bill White
- 1993-1995 - Kevin Quinn
- 1991-1993 - Wayne Chambers
- 1989-1991 - Ted Wilson
- 1988-1989 - Dick Grauel
- 1986-1988 - Mac Hennigan
- 1985-1986 - Glenn Davis
- 1985-1985 - Bud Holladay
- 1982-1985 - Barry Gambini
- 1980-1982 - Bud Holladay
This award honors individuals with a long-standing dedication to the success, advancement, and continuous improvement of both APRO and the rent-to-own industry. It recognizes those whose enduring commitment has shaped the industry’s legacy and future.
- 2023 - Ed Winn III
- 2023 - Jim Brown
This award recognizes individuals for their extraordinary lifelong service and unwavering commitment to the rent-to-own industry. It celebrates those whose dedication has left a lasting impact on the industry and its community.
- 2023 - Teresa Hill
- 2022 - Tracy Cintron
- 2021 - Frank Rotert
- 2020 - Chip Guy
- 2019 - Dan Singh
- 2016 - David Keen
- 2015 - Terry Beville
- 2014 - Steve Kruse
Rental-Purchase Employee of the Year
- 2012 - Debbie McQueen
- 2011 - Donna Falley
- 2010 - David Lane
- 2009 - David Keen
- 2008 - Bill Tennison
- 2007 - Jonathan Brown
- 2006 - Murray Beck
- 2005 - Paul Russell
- 2004 - Jody Katz
- 2003 - Anthony Robinson
- 2002 - Ronnie D. Williams
- 2001 - Josef Warren
- 2000 - Eric Ison
Rental-Purchase Customer(s) of the Year
- 2012 - Barbara Rodgers
- 2011 - Vivian Saunders
- 2010 - Louise Brown
- 2009 - Sherron and Robert Wilder
- 2008 - Kim Royal
- 2005 - Johnnie Bradford
- 2004 - Patrick and Marianna Head
- 2003 - Donna Brown
- 2002 - Norma Burgenger
- 2001 - James and Brenda Atchison
- 2000 - Maria Magdalena Estrada
State Association Awards
These awards recognize active state associations for their leadership and advocacy within the rent-to-own industry. Nominated and selected by the State Association Coordination Committee, these associations strengthen our grassroots efforts to protect the industry from harmful legislation.
Ed Winn Legislative Advocacy Award
2024 Winner:
Paul Metivier, Florida Rental Dealers Association
This year’s winner is Paul Metivier, and the Florida Rental Dealers Association. Paul pulled together an RTO delegation who visited Tallahassee for the first time since the pandemic.
State Association Ed Winn Legislative Advocacy Award History
- 2023 - Kentucky Rental Dealers Association
This prestigious award recognizes a state association for exemplary leadership, organizational continuity, membership engagement, and sustained excellence in legislative and educational initiatives. It honors the best in overall performance and commitment to the rent-to-own industry.
- 2024 - Missouri
- 2023 - Ohio
- 2022 - Arkansas
- 2020 - Florida
- 2019 - Missouri
- 2018 - Missouri
- 2017 - Illinois
- 2016 - Missouri
- 2015 - Florida and Illinois
- 2014 - Illinois
- 2013 - Ohio
- 2012 - Kansas and Pennsylvania
- 2011 - Texas
- 2010 - Missouri
- 2009 - Illinois
- 2008 - New York
- 2007 - Missouri
- 2006 - Florida
- 2005 - Missouri
- 2004 - Arkansas
- 2003 - Ohio
- 2002 - Indiana
- 2001 - Florida
- 2000 - Texas
- 1999 - Louisiana
- 1998 - Illinois and Missouri
- 1997 - New Jersey and Ohio
- 1996 - Ohio
- 1995 - Arkansas
- 1994 - Missouri
- 1993 - Florida
- 1992 - Texas
- 1991 - Indiana
This award honors state associations that have distinguished themselves through outstanding leadership, community involvement, and legislative advocacy over the past year. Multiple associations may receive this recognition, with all recipients being contenders for the State Association of the Year.
- 2024 - Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri
- 2023 - Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, and Tennessee
- 2022 - Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee
- 2020 - Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Pennsylvania
- 2019 - Florida, Missouri, Ohio, and Pennsylvania
State Association Legislative Achievement
- 2020 - Indiana
- 2019 - Arkansas
- 2018 - Illinois
- 2017 - Missouri
- 2016 - Florida
- 2015 - California and Pennsylvania
- 2014 - Texas
- 2013 - Illinois
- 2012 - Maryland
- 2011 - Illinois
- 2010 - Pennsylvania
- 2009 - New York
- 2008 - Iowa and Indiana
- 2007 - Texas
- 2006 - California
- 2005 - Arkansas and California
- 2004 - Florida
- 2003 - Texas
- 2002 - Wisconsin
- 2001 - Nebraska
- 2000 - Kentucky
Most-Improved State Association
- 2015 - Tennessee
- 2014 - New York
- 2013 - Arkansas
- 2012 - Louisiana
- 2011 - Kansas
- 2010 - Texas
- 2009 - Pennsylvania
- 2008 - Illinois
- 2007 - New York
- 2006 - Tennessee
- 2005 - Ohio
- 2004 - Missouri
- 2003 - Arkansas
- 2002 - California
- 2001 - Colorado
- 2000 - New York
- 1999 - Florida
- 1998 - Vermont
- 1997 - Wisconsin
- 1996 - New Jersey
- 1995 - Massachusetts
- 1994 - New York
- 1993 - Michigan
- 1992 - Ohio
- 1991 - Alabama
State Association Emerging Excellence
- 2019 - Georgia
- 2018 - Arkansas
- 2016 - Kentucky, Northwest Rental Dealers
- 2015 - Maine
- 2011 - Delaware-New Jersey, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Wisconsin
- 2010 - Northeast RDA (representing Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island), Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Delaware-New Jersey, New York, Florida, Ohio, Tennessee, and Oklahoma
- 2009 - Northeast RDA, Southwest RDA, Georgia, and Delaware-New Jersey
- 2008 - Kentucky and Minnesota
- 2007 - Louisiana, Northwest (formerly Idaho, Oregon, and Washington), Pennsylvania, and West Virginia
State Association Innovative Excellence
- 2015 - Kansas and Louisiana
- 2014 - Florida
State Association Continued Excellence
This award honors state associations that consistently demonstrate exceptional outreach and advocacy efforts. Recognized for sustained high performance, these associations set a standard of excellence in supporting the rent-to-own industry.
- 2024 - Indiana, Iowa-Nebraska, Kansas, Ohio, Southwest, Tennessee
- 2023 - Florida, Indiana, Missouri, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin
- 2022 - Florida, Georgia, Iowa-Nebraska, Missouri, and Wisconsin
- 2020 - Iowa-Nebraska, Kentucky, Northeast Rental Dealers, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Wisconsin
- 2019 - Illinois, Indiana, Iowa-Nebraska, Kansas, Maryland, New England, New York, Northwest, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Wisconsin
- 2018 - Florida, Indiana, Iowa-Nebraska, Kansas, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Wisconsin
- 2017 - Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee
- 2016 - Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee
- 2015 - Iowa, Indiana, Oklahoma, Ohio, New York, and Missouri
- 2014 - Wisconsin, Indiana, Oklahoma, Ohio, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Missouri
- 2013 - Wisconsin, Indiana, Oklahoma, New York, Florida, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Missouri
- 2012 - Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Oklahoma, New York, Florida, Northeast, Ohio, Tennessee, and Missouri
- 2009 - Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, Minnesota, Louisiana, Tennessee, Ohio, Missouri, Florida, and Kansas
- 2008 - California, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Northwest Rental Dealers Association, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas
- 2007 - California, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee
- 2006 - Alabama/Mississippi, Texas, Missouri, Ohio
- 2005 - Alabama/Mississippi, Florida, Illinois, and Tennessee
- 2004 - Alabama/Mississippi, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and Wisconsin
- 2003 - California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri
- 2002 - Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Texas
- 2001 - Arkansas, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, and Texas
- 2000 - Indiana
APRO Milestone Members
This section recognizes APRO members who have reached significant milestones with 10 or more years of continuous membership. Their long-term dedication to the rent-to-own industry has helped shape its success and future.
- ABC Discount Superstore-Lease Purchase and Sales - Jim Brown, Wichita, KS
- LG Electronics Corp, USA - Larry Ma, Lincolnshire, IL
- Whirlpool Corporation - Chris Charron, Carol Stream, IL
- Action Television Rental Inc., dba E-Z Rental - Pam May, Saltillo, MS
- Appliance & Furniture RentAll - Marty Auble, Sioux Falls, SD
- Buddy's Newco LLC, dba Buddy's Home Furnishings (Corporate) - Teresa Hill, Orlando, FL
- Woodville Rental Co. - Mark Kohler, Toledo, OH
- Ace Furniture & TV Inc., dba Ace Rent-To-Own - Lyn Leach, Lincoln, NE
- Dan's Rent To Own Inc. - Tia Ballard, Tupelo, MS
- Gill's Inc. - Davis Gill, Albany, GA
- Sam's Appliance & Furniture - Jeff London, Haltom City, TX
- Full-O-Pep Appliances Inc., dba American Rental - David David, Bloomington, IN
- High Touch Technologies - Jan Miller, Wichita, KS
- Mr. C's - Dave Conger, Greensboro, GA
- TRIB Group - Dennis Shields, Lawrenceville, GA
- Cleek's Home Furnishings/Rentals & Sales - John Cleek, Columbia, MO
- Countryside Rentals Inc., dba Rent-2-Own - Michael Tissot, Bainbridge, OH
- Dial Rent To Own - Daniel Singh, Humacao, PR
- First State Financial Corporation - Brian Luksetich, Des Moines, IA
- The Rental Market - Amy Zeller, Defiance, OH
- Central Rent 2 Own - Curtis Knight, Nampa, ID
- RES Accessories, Inc. - Michael Gerwe, Tampa, FL
- Lebakkens Inc. of Wisconsin - Jeffrey Lebakken, Eau Claire, WI
- Showplace Inc. - Gary Ferriman, Marion, OH
- The Intium Corporation dba Castle Furniture - Milton McNeely, Amarillo, TX
- White & Claassen LLC - Boyce Soward, Wichita, KS
- Briley Investments Inc., dba Aaron's Inc. - Robert Briley, Abilene, TX
- Keller's Rental Place Inc., dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - Eric Glissman, Rolla, MO
- Liberty Rental - Brandon Moomey, Havre, MT
- Rento Inc., dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - Greg Ressler, Havre, MT
- Rentown Inc., dba Stew's Downtown Sight & Sound - Stewart Libby, Houlton, ME
- UHR Rents - Ernie Lewallen, Cincinnati, OH
- Credit Merchandise of Breaux Bridge Inc. - Judy Bergeron, Breaux Bridge, LA
- SKC Enterprises Inc., dba Rent One - Lawrence Carrico, Saint Louis, MO
- Benefit Marketing Solutions - James MacAlpine, Dallas, TX
- GE Appliances, a Haier Company - Paul Eichberger, Louisville, KY
- Bestway Rental Inc., dba Bestway Rent-To-Own - Benny Cheek, Richardson, TX
- Hughes Rental & Sales dba Credit World Superstore - Kori Hughes, Big Spring, TX
- Jamison's Sales & Rental Inc. - Jennifer Harrod, Shelbyville, KY
- Mike Strong Inc., dba Mike's Rent-To-Own - Angela Strong-McCool, Hutchinson, KS
- Rental City Inc. - Richard Rineberg, Kansas City, KS
- Ashley Furniture Industries - Michael Kays, Worthington, OH
- Easy Rent of Wichita Falls Inc. - Keith Sinclair, Wichita Falls, TX
- Affordable Rent To Own, LLC dba, Affordable Sales & Rentals - Dave Pooley, Tucson, AZ
- Bargain Center, Inc. - Dale Frederick, Grove, OK
- Progressive Furniture Inc. - Kevin Willis, nan, nan
- Relation Insurance Services - Jeanette Beardsley, Porterville, CA
- Coaster Furniture Company of America - Danielle Deeds, Santa Fe Springs, CA
- CPL Group Inc., dba Rent King - Larry Pividal, Tampa, FL
- Expert Warehouse - Jeffrey Davis, Secaucus, NJ
- Mustang Enterprises Inc., dba Hometown Rental Purchase - Jess Fisher, Arkansas City, KS
- The Anstadt Company (formerly Central File) - Karly Young, York, PA
- Tower Rental Purchase Inc. - Robert Murphy, Salem, NJ
- Best Tire Concepts, LLC dba RNR Tire Express - Terah Vail Munstermann, Fayetteville, AR
- National TV Sales & Rental - Aaron Windsor, Lebanon, MO
- Nicole Rental Purchase LLC, dba Premier Rental-Purchase - Waldemar Landmesser, Norwalk, CT
- VersiRent/Ideal Software Systems Inc. - David Goldman, Meridian, MS
- Don's E-Z Pay Inc. - Brandon Cummings, Mena, AR
- EAKAR LLC, dba Castle Rental - Ben McCauley, Rogers, AR
- HomeSource Rentals - Dale Tanner, Savannah, GA
- Nations Rent-To-Own Sales & Leasing - Paul Davis, Chandler, AZ
- Aspen Way Enterprises Inc., dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - Rohnn Lampi, Schertz, TX
- Sutton Adventures II LLC, dba RNR Tire Express - Steve Sutton, Tampa, FL
- Easy Rental - Jeffery Klopp, Marietta, GA
- RNR Tire Express (Corporate) - Larry Sutton, Tampa, FL
- All American Rental Inc. - Scott Mitchell, Springfield, MO
- Majik Enterprises International Inc., dba Majik Rent-To-Own - Daniel Fisher, Mountville, PA
- PMB Rentals LLC, dba RTO Rentals - Tim Boyd, Paris, TN
- The Premier Companies (Corporate) - Trooper Earle, Williamsburg, VA
- Aser Enterprises, dba Bargain Rentals - Michael Reyna, San Antonio, TX
- Eagle Rentals Inc., dba Rent-A-Center - Steve Leach, Wyoming, MI
- MNT Enterprises Inc., dba PriceWise - Tom Burkhart, Grafton, OH
- National Educational Music Co. - Ken Maehl, Piscataway, NJ
- Rowland's TV & Appliance - Wayne Rowland, Knoxville, TN
- Triad Leasing LLC - Shaun Rush, Lawrence, KS
- TWT Leasing Inc., dba ColorTyme - Jeffrey Tepper, Halifax, VA
- Whiteco Commercial Funding LP - David Belt, Mesquite, TX
- Aaron's, LLC (Corporate) - Rachel George, Atlanta, GA
- Arona Corporation, dba Arona Home Essentials - Mark Connelly, West Des Moines, IA
- Bolin Rental Purchase - Christopher Bolin, Clarksville, TN
- Central Properties, dba Premier Rental-Purchase - Michael Lewis, Mishawaka, IN
- Climatic Home Products - Doug Allen, Columbia, SC
- Growby's LLC, dba Growby's RTO - Brian Grow, Mitchell, IN
- Hawpond Partners Inc., dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - Mitch Raines, Ashburn, GA
- Nationwide RentDirect - John Laing, Winston-Salem, NC
- Natural State Leasing Corporation, dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - Mitch Raines, Ashburn, GA
- Okinus Inc. - Gary Allen, Pelham, GA
- Rich and Dave Rentals, dba Premier Rental-Purchase - David Jones, Reading, PA
- U Can Rent Inc. dba Family Home Furniture - Robert Fales, Millbrook, AL
- D&H Distributing - Erin Fischer, Harrisburg, PA
- Del Rio Home & Auto Supply Inc. - Raymond Patuel, Del Rio, TX
- Fairway Leasing LLC, dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - Todd Wilkins, Crescent Springs, KY
- FT Got Three LLC, dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - Steven Walling, Daphne, AL
- Heath Investment Group Inc., dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - Duffy Heath, Raleigh, NC
- Orange Rock Inc., dba Premier Rental-Purchase - Larry Scripa, Syracuse, NY
- Shop Yes! Now, Inc. dba Yes! Easy To Own - Stephen Pearson, El Cajon, CA
- Smith Group dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - Spencer Smith, Cortez, CO
- SR Kinnear Inc., dba Premier Rental-Purchase - Scott Kinnear, Dayton, OH
- White Rose Enterprises, dba Premier Rental-Purchase - Sandi Frye, Altoona, PA
- Whitsell and Company PC - Daniel Whitsell, Arlington, TX
- WRE, LLC dba Buddy's Home Furnishings - Ernie Thompson, South Hill, VA
- Gulf Coast L&P Inc., dba RNR Tire Express - Cynthia Baber-Strunk, Moss Point, MS
- JACL Inc., dba RNR Tire Express - Daniel Cohen, Pittsburgh, PA
- Jaguar Holdings LLC, dba Eagle Rental-Purchase - Joseph Fischer, Youngstown, OH
- Liberty 4 U Inc., dba Liberty TV & Appliance - Lanny Holmes, Paris, TX
- Lowcountry RTO LLC, dba Easy 2 Own Furnishings - Michael Bennett, Bluffton, SC
- R&B Dreammakers, dba Premier Rental-Purchase - Ruben Flores, Bradenton, FL
- Rims USA LLC, dba RNR Tire Express - A.J. Raffo, Spartanburg, SC
- United Household Rentals dba RNR Tire Express - Ernie Lewallen, Cincinnati, OH
- Action Development Corporation, dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - Gopal Reddy, Springfield, IL
- Arthus Enterprises, Inc. dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - A.J. Arthus, Lubbock, TX
- Candie-Johns Rentals Inc., dba Premier Rental-Purchase - John Sprayberry, Dixon, IL
- DW3 LLC/Haytess LLC, dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - Nathan Tooker, Louisville, KY
- Heck & Lambert Inc., dba Great Rentals - Greg Heck, Utica, NY
- Hogan Nichter LLC, dba The RentPros - Scott Hogan, Gallatin, TN
- JC George SMH Inc., dba Premier Rental-Purchase - John George, Elma, NY
- JR Squared Enterprises Inc., dba Full House Sales & Lease - John Reichenbach, Auburn, ME
- O'Rourke Sales Company - Bill French, Davenport, IA
- Progressive Holdings, Inc. (PROG) - Christine Hesse, Draper, UT
- Rental Concepts LLC, dba RNR Tire Express - David Harrison, Springdale, AR
- RNR of Missouri LLC, dba RNR Tire Express - Richard Bergman, Saint Louis, MO
- Sieverding Group, dba Premier Rental-Purchase - Rick Sieverding, Bellevue, IA
- Suanne LLC, dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - John Whittle, Louisville, KY
- Extreme Rentals Inc., dba Premier Rental-Purchase - Andrew Summa, Coconut Creek, FL
- F.O.G. Enterprises, dba E-Z Rentals - Joey Grubb, Harriman, TN
- Gulf Breeze Investments, dba RNR Tire Express - Shannon Strunk, Moss Point, MS
- Lifestyle Rentals LLC, dba Premier Rental-Purchase - David Bauer, Harrisburg, PA
- LTL Investments LLC, dba Aaron's Sales & Rentals - David Lyons, Ennis, MT
- Martin Rents Inc., dba Rent-A-Center - Mark Martin, Fuquay Varina, NC
- Owosso Rental & Purchase, dba Premier Rental-Purchase - Matt Hebekeuser, Owosso, MI
- Peppercorn Inc., dba Premier Rental-Purchase - John Miller, Bedford, VA
- RNR Kentucky, LLC dba RNR Tire Express - Bill Howard, Bloomington, IN
- Circle City Rentals, dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - Jeff Furlin, Fishers, IN
- CMH Leasing Partners LLC, dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - Robert Clark, Atlanta, GA
- DNH Enterprises LLC, dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - David Holland, Midland, TX
- DNH RIMCO LLC, dba RIMCO - David Holland, Midland, TX
- EZ Pay Buildings LLC - Gary Underhill, Gahanna, OH
- G&K Rentals Inc., dba Premier Rental-Purchase - Gerald Jacobs, Forest, VA
- J&M Leasing LLC, dba ColorTyme - Joe Bird, Pawtucket, RI
- JPG Gun Barrel LP, dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - John Grove, Malakoff, TX
- Protect-A-Bed a Company of Hollander - Wally Moon, Mesa, AZ
- Rent World USA LLC - Joseph Schmidlen, Buckhannon, WV
- RNR of Virginia LLC, dba RNR Tire Express - Jonathan Rose, Norfolk, VA
- RTD Ventures LLC, dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - David Fender, Fayetteville, AR
- S&P Rentals Inc., dba Premier Rental-Purchase - Mike Shuler, Kearney, NE
- Gold Capital LLC - Jeff Golightly, Paducah, KY
- Hogan Coble LLC, dba The RentPros - Scott Hogan, Gallatin, TN
- HPH Investments LLC, dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - Michael Hickey, Dothan, AL
- Integrity Rentals Inc., dba Premier Rental-Purchase - Ted Krygoske, Portage, IN
- Turk R-T-O LLC, dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - Duane Turk, Saint Joseph, MO
- Happy's Home Centers Inc. - Chris Kale, Tampa, FL
- Nationwide Southwest Rent To Own Division - Dennis Willich, Bedford, TX
- Rent A Structure LLC - Dawn Goff, Philadelphia, NY
- Colorvision Rent To Own Inc. - Brandon Hilyer, Opelika, AL
- D.H. Rentals Inc., dba Premier Rental-Purchase - Coe Ecker, Snellville, GA
- Great Rooms Pasco LLC, dba Great Rooms - Frank Rutkowski, Tampa, FL
- GTS Management LLC, dba Premier Rental-Purchase - Timothy Strachan, Keyser, WV
- J&R Furniture & Sales, dba Laneway Furniture - John McNeely, Dallas, TX
- JED of Jonesboro Inc.., dba Pay-Less Furniture & Appliances - Fred Pearson, Jonesboro, AR
- KFJ Enterprises LLC, dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - Khodi Irani, Malvern, PA
- Konig Investment Group LLC, dba Great Rooms - Paul Schaller, Tampa, FL
- LPEA Group Inc., dba Great Rooms - Larry Pividal, Tampa, FL
- New Generations Diamond & Jewelry Co. - Robby Tyson, East Ridge, TN
- Rivero, Gordimer & Company P.A. - Mike Helton, Tampa, FL
- Superior Rental Purchase - Wade Harris, Poth, TX
- Wade & Walt Rentals LLP, dba Express Rent To Own - Wade Harris, Poth, TX
- Amigo Rent To Own - Jessica Mares, McAllen, TX
- Captive Management Services - Monica Bean, Bedford, TX
- Easy Rentals Inc., dba Premier Rental-Purchase - Matthew Chamberlain, Angola, IN
- Graceland Rentals LLC - Greg French, Bardwell, KY
- Indy Leasing LLC, dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership - Jeremy Hamilton, Cordele, GA
- Out The Door Rent To Own - Josh Johnson, Cadillac, MI
- Powl Investment Group Inc., dba Premier Rental-Purchase - Mark Powl, Mount Wolf, PA
