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Rent-to-own News - Beltone honors McCrae

August 27, 2010

William McCrae, APRO (Association of Progressive Renal Organizations) board-member and president of Buzz's Lease Purchase and Sales, received Beltone's prestigious President's Cup Award at the company's annual convention in Chicago this summer.

Chicago-based Beltone is one of the largest manufacturers of hearing aids. McCrae has been a Beltone hearing care practitioner since 1989, and operates nine audiology and hearing aid clinics in South Central Texas.

The Beltone President's Cup is awarded annually to hearing care practitioners who demonstrate exceptional patient care, community involvement and professional business practices.

 

"I'm proud to receive the President's Cup Award and appreciate that Beltone recognizes the value we place in our patients and the integrity of our practice," McCrae said. "We got lucky enough to be recognized for working hard. It's been a lot of fun."

 

McCrae currently serves as president of the Texas Association of Rental Agencies, a nationally lauded rent to own state trade group and, nationally, is a member of the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations. He also serves as president of the Texas Hearing Aid Association and is a member of the International Hearing Society.


"This award recognizes those practitioners whose professionalism and care go well beyond their office and into the community," said Beltone President Todd Murray in a press release. "William's leadership and dedication to local hearing care associations and community organizations are great examples of his efforts to support the community."

McCrae was previously awarded the Texas Hearing Aid Association's Texas Dispenser of the Year in 2009 and is a two-time recipient of the Beltone Southwest Regional Excellence Award. He is active in his community as a supporter of the San Antonio Symphony and the San Antonio Senior Olympics.

He is a third generation Beltone dispenser.

McCrae and his partners started Buzz's Lease Purchase and Sales in 2001. He has stores in Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Louisiana.

 

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