Each year, APRO recognizes individuals who have dedicated their careers to providing vital leadership to the RTO industry through the Ernie Talley Lifetime Achievement Award. The 2019 Ernie Talley Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates the work of David P. David, who has guided APRO with his steady hand for the last three decades. True to his Midwestern roots, David’s persistent, steady, and unwavering dedication has been the bedrock supporting the RTO industry.