I was incredibly proud to be recognized for my store’s achievements at my first managers’ meeting. Being a General Manager here means I’ve put in the hard work and proved myself, and now I’m running my own store, complete with all the financial, professional and personal rewards that go along with it. Yet, I can’t help but think about all the people that helped me along the way. That’s what I like most about Aaron’s – there truly is that mind-set that when one person succeeds, we all succeed.

I’ve always been the type of person who likes to give back. At Aaron’s, we strive to make a difference in the 2,000 plus communities we serve every day. Every year, associates donate thousands of associate hours to community service projects, and the company has been proud to commit millions of dollars in goods and services to worthy causes. It's nice to know my employer cares about me, and the places we call home.

I know that not all companies do business the same way, which is why I work for Aaron’s. We truly care about our customers here. We believe in getting to know people on a personal and long-term basis, so we can provide the best products and plan to help them achieve their ownership goals. It’s this personal approach to business that gets me excited to go to work every day. At Aaron’s, customers and associates are treated the same way — with respect.