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Dennis Shields

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Phone (770) 451-4302, ext. 1#
Email dennis@tribgroup.com

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  • February 2016

  • Sat 27
    February 27, 2016 - March 2, 2016

    TRIB Group/BrandSource the Summit & Expo

    Orlando World Center Marriott 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL, United States

    For more information, contact Dennis Shields at (770) 451-4302, ext. 1#

  • August 2016

  • Sun 28
    August 28, 2016 - August 31, 2016

    TRIB Group 2016 Meeting of the Minds & Expo

    Ceasars Palace 3570 S Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, United States
  • January 2017

  • Mon 23
    January 23, 2017 - January 24, 2017

    TRIBGroup 2017 Think Tank

    Las Vegas Furniture Market 475 S. Grand Central Pkwy, Suite 1615, Las Vegas, NV, United States
  • March 2017

  • Sun 5
    March 5, 2017 - March 8, 2017

    TRIB Group/BrandSource the Summit & Expo

    Orlando World Center Marriott 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL, United States
  • April 2017

  • Sun 2
    April 2, 2017 - April 6, 2017

    TRIB Group 2017 TRIB Trip

    Details to come. For more information, contact Dennis Shields at (770) 451-4302.

  • June 2017

  • Wed 14
    June 14, 2017 - June 15, 2017

    TRIB Group Round Table

    Ameristar Casino and Resort One Ameristar Blvd., St. Charles, MO, United States

    TRIB Group is looking forward to the 2017 Summer Think Tank hosted by Imagery Marketing Solutions. This two-day event will showcase the hosts' services that are available to TRIB members, as well as provide a chance for members to network and exchange ideas with fellow members. In addition to vendor meetings, members will be treated […]

  • November 2017

  • Wed 8
    November 8, 2017 - November 9, 2017

    TRIB Group Electronics Committee Meeting

    Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport/Millenium Center 2301 Sullivan Road, College Park, GA, United States
  • Tue 14
    November 14, 2017 - November 16, 2017

    TRIB Group Furniture Committee Meeting

    Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport/Millenium Center 2301 Sullivan Road, College Park, GA, United States
  • Mon 20
    November 20, 2017 - November 21, 2017

    TRIB Group Appliance Committee Meeting

    Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport/Millenium Center 2301 Sullivan Road, College Park, GA, United States
  • Tue 28
    November 28, 2017 - November 29, 2017

    TRIB Group Specialty Committee Meeting

    Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport/Millenium Center 2301 Sullivan Road, College Park, GA, United States
  • Thu 30
    November 30, 2017

    TRIB Group Marketing Committee Meeting

    Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport/Millenium Center 2301 Sullivan Road, College Park, GA, United States
  • December 2017

  • Wed 6
    December 6, 2017 - December 7, 2017

    BrandSource Leadership Conference

    Scottsdale Plaza Resort 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
  • Fri 8
    December 8, 2017

    TRIB Group Board of Directors Meeting

    Scottsdale Plaza Resort 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
  • January 2018

  • Mon 29
    January 29, 2018 - January 30, 2018

    TRIB Group Think Tank @ Las Vegas Market Winter 2018

    World Market Center Las Vegas 475 S Grand Central Parkway Suite 1615, Las Vegas, NV, United States
  • March 2018

  • Sat 3
    March 3, 2018 - March 6, 2018

    TRIB Group/BrandSource the Summit & Expo

    Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN, United States
  • May 2018

  • Sun 6
    May 6, 2018 - May 10, 2018

    2018 TRIB Retreat

    Ramon's Village, Belize Coconut Drive, San Pedro, Belize

    Second Annual TRIB Retreat Come join us for a relaxed and unique networking opportunity with TRIB members and supporting vendors. What:  A 4-night get away with other TRIB members (owners / executives) and their spouses/significant others, to relax and get to know one another in a casual setting – sharing personal and business ideas in an […]

  • March 2019

  • Fri 1
    March 1, 2019 - March 4, 2019

    TRIB Group/BrandSource the Summit & Expo

    Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN, United States
  • February 2020

  • Sun 23
    February 23, 2020 - February 26, 2020

    TRIB Group 2020 Meeting of the Minds & Expo

    Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta, GA, United States
  • August 2021

  • Mon 23
    August 23, 2021 - August 25, 2021

    RTO World 2021: The National Rent-To-Own Convention and Tradeshow

    Tampa, Florida Tampa, FL, United States

    RTO World 2021, the national rent-to-own convention and tradeshow, is expected to occur August 23 - 25, 2021 at the Tampa Convention Center.

  • March 2022

  • Fri 4
    March 4, 2022 - March 7, 2022

    TRIB Group 2022 Meeting of the Minds & Expo

    Dallas, TX Dallas, TX, United States

    The Meeting of the Minds & Expo will take place at the Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas.

  • August 2022

  • Wed 10
    August 10, 2022 - August 12, 2022

    RTO World 2022: The National Rent-To-Own Convention and Tradeshow

    Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis, IN

    RTO World™ 2022, the national rent-to-own convention and tradeshow, is expected to occur on August 10 - 12, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

  • February 2023

  • Sat 25
    February 25, 2023 - February 28, 2023

    TRIB Group 2023 Meeting of the Minds & Expo

    Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta, GA, United States

    The Meeting of the Minds & Expo will take place in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Mike Lewis

Central Properties dba Premier Rental-Purchase

Mike Lewis is a Premier Rental Purchase franchisee with multiple stores and currently serves as Vice President of Operations. With 33 years of experience in the rent-to-own industry, he has spent the past 20 years working closely with franchisee owners and previously spent 12 years in Corporate RTO, gaining a strong foundation in the business.

For the past five years, Mike has been sharing his knowledge by teaching managers and franchisees at the company’s Training Center.

Outside of work, he enjoys time with his family, kids, and grandkids, and appreciates the simple things in life – especially riding his Harley Davidson with the sun on his face. If you know, you know!

Lauren Talicska

Arona Corporation dba Arona Home Essentials

Lauren Talicska is an experienced multi-channel marketing specialist and the Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Arona Home Essentials. She has found her home in the RTO community, supporting stores in branding, growth, and increasing traffic.

You may recognize Lauren as a former RTO vendor, including her time as a partner for Nationwide RentDirect, or her previous participation in the APRO Vendor Advisory Committee. Lauren calls Columbus, Ohio, home and spends her workday crafting and executing marketing promotions from inception to realization, all while supporting the branding and social media needs of all the Arona stores in 12 states (plus Puerto Rico!).

Charles Smitherman

APRO

Charles Smitherman, JD, PhD, CAE, became CEO of APRO in 2023, bringing years of legal and executive experience in the rent-to-own industry. 

Prior to joining the association, Charles served as COO, General Counsel, and Vice President of PTS Financial Services, where he played an active role in the rent-to-own industry by representing his company through PTS’s club program offering with APRO member dealers. Charles is an attorney with two decades of experience across a wide variety of areas, including RTO, consumer financial services, antitrust, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, franchise law, and privacy law. Following law school at the University of Georgia, Charles earned a Master of Legal Studies and PhD in Law from the University of Oxford in England.

Charles is credentialed as a Certified Association Executive (CAE) with the American Society of Association Executives, a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) with the International Franchise Association, and a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals. As APRO’s sixth CEO in its 45-year history, he brings a collaborative, member-focused approach to association leadership, emphasizing transparency, advocacy, and value creation. Outside of work, Charles is an active ultra runner and open water swimmer.

Mike Kays

Ashley Furniture Industries

As VP of Rental Sales for Ashley Furniture Industries, Mike thrives on building relationships with our RTO industry veterans, and helping businesses grow through new product, new marketing, and new supply chain options.

Mike works to leverage a wide breadth of relationships and influence, intimate knowledge of market trends, and unique knowledge of what RTO dealers need from a supplier to be successful.

The saying goes that a high tide raises all boats, and our goal is to leverage the world’s largest furniture manufacturer to drive the continued growth of the RTO industry and all the suppliers.

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.