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Ernie Lewallen Factoids |
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Began his RTO Career as a manager for Universal TV Rentals |
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Former APRO President (1998) |
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Best Quotes |
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"The expansion of the independent is the healthiest thing this industry has to
look forward to" |
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"Vendors are our partners in this enterprise" |
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"There has been pressure on price for years...I rent washers and dryers for less
than I did 20 years ago" |
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"It is clear now...that Rent to Own is part of
the American Fabric"
Ernie Lewallen
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RTO Online interviewed Ernie Lewallen, owner of Cincinnati, Ohio based UHR Rents
(United Household Rentals) during the recent APRO
convention and buying show in Tampa, Florida.
The interview touched on the changes made by the
APRO board that led to a 'buying show' focus, the Consumer Rental Purchase Agreement Act, the future of the independent
dealer, why he became politically active, and why he remains as passionate about Rent to Own today as he was 20
years ago. Running time is 10:30. Click the Play icon above to start the audio.
Images of Ernie at the recent APRO Convention and Buying Show are below.
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State Rent to Own Association Presidents
Left to right: Tiger Cleek, Terry Beville, Ernie Lewallen,
Shannon Strunk, Paul Davis, May Davis, David David, ?,
Robert Briley, Jeff Lebakken |
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| Ernie Lewallen (right) and
APRO President Shannon Strunk lead the Dealer Round Table
for companies with 13 or more locations
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Fouts Trucking displayed UHR Rents TruckSkin
banner on their display vehicle. |
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Ernie Lewallen, Terry Beville, Richard Rose |
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Mike France (Good Companies), Angela Markham
(Good Companies), Ernie Lewallen, and Bob Bradlin (Good
Companies) |
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| Ernie accepts PAC award from
outgoing APRO President Lyn Leach |
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