Las Vegas, NV, March 1, 2005--Beltone Electronics Corporation proudly awarded its prestigious President¡'s Cup Award to Mike Tessmer of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, at its National Meeting held in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 27-March 1. Beltone has presented the President¡'s Cup annually since 1958 to dedicated hearing care practitioners that demonstrate exceptional patient care, community involvement and professional business practices. "We at Beltone are committed to recognizing extraordinary hearing care practitioners and helping our network members deliver the best patient care experience in the industry," said Todd Murray, President of Beltone North America. "This award recognizes those practitioners whose professionalism and care go well beyond their office and into the community."
Tessmer started his career as a Beltone hearing care practitioner in 1979 and opened up his first office in 1993. Today, he owns 11 full-time and 11 part-time offices. He currently serves on a variety of industry councils, test markets products and services and trains other practitioners. In addition, he is a member of the International Hearing Society, is board certified, and is a member of the Ohio Speech and Hearing Association.
"I am very proud to receive this honor and to be a member of Beltone's prestigious hearing care network," says Tessmer. "Beltone is a trusted name in this industry with a tradition of providing high-quality products and service."
This year's Meeting marked the 65th anniversary of Beltone. Hearing care practitioners from around the country gathered to share ideas, participate in educational seminars on new technologies, and learn about the company's newest digital products, ArcaTM and MiaTM.
In addition to the President's Cup Award, Beltone also presented performance awards to other top practitioners from its offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Founded in 1940, Chicago-based Beltone Electronics Corporation, LLC. is part of the GN ReSound Group of global hearing care companies, utilizing advanced technology to produce hearing instruments sold in the United States, Canada and internationally.
In addition to providing outstanding service and support for its U.S. hearing care network operating in over 1,300 offices in North America, Beltone remains the most trusted brand for quality products and care among its patients and adults aged 50 and older.
