PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 12, 2017--
Rent-A-Center,
Inc., (NASDAQ/NGS:RCII) a rent-to-own industry leader, announced
today the promotions of two long-time AcceptanceNOW (ANOW) employees,
Chris Crocker and Andy Bittinger.
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Chris Crocker, new Executive Vice President for AcceptanceNOW. (Photo: Business Wire)
Chris Crocker was promoted from Divisional Vice President to Executive
Vice President over the ANOW line of business. Crocker began his career
at Rent-A-Center in 2005 as a District Manager. In 2009 he was promoted
to the Director of Business Development and, one year later, he helped
spearhead ANOW, a rent-to-own system of kiosks in third party stores.
“Chris’s track record of leading people and delivering strong results
makes him the ideal person to lead our AcceptanceNOW operations,” said
Joel Mussat, Chief Operating Officer at Rent-A-Center, Inc.
Andy Bittinger was promoted from Regional Director to Divisional Vice
President for ANOW. He began his career at Rent-A-Center as a store
manager in 2000 and was promoted to District Manager in 2005. As
Regional Director he oversaw eight district managers in 80 plus
locations covering Georgia and South Carolina. Bittinger will report to
Crocker.
“Andy brings extensive knowledge of the ANOW business model and
successful experience from his years as Regional Director,” Crocker
said, “which will help lead ANOW into the future.”
About Rent-A-Center
A rent-to-own industry leader, Plano, Texas-based, Rent-A-Center, Inc.,
is focused on improving the quality of life for its customers by
providing them the opportunity to obtain ownership of high-quality,
durable products under flexible rental purchase agreements with no
long-term obligation. For additional information about the Company,
please visit our website at www.rentacenter.com.
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Rent-A-Center, Inc.
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