Rent-A-Center veteran exec returns

The nation's largest rent-to-own operator has a new chief operating officer.



Rent-A-Center appointed Joel M. Mussat as executive VP, COO, effective May 5, 2017. He brings more than 20 years of experience in operations, retail strategy and the rent-to-own industry.



Mussat most recently served as COO of Vixxo Inc., where he oversaw integrated facilities management and operations for 1.1 million revenue-generating assets in the restaurant, retail, convenience store and grocery industries. From 2005 through early 2016, he held positions of increasing responsibility at Rent-A-Center most recently as executive VP, chief omnichannel officer.



“We are delighted to welcome Joel back to Rent-A-Center,” said Mark Speese, Rent-A-Center’s chairman and CEO. “His significant operational background and industry experience will further strengthen our leadership team as we execute on our strategic plan to deliver enhanced stockholder value.”