Meet Our Staff

	" Max" McCarthy, M.A., CCC-A Audiologist / Owner Owner since 1982 2006 Hearing Loss Association of America National Professional Advisor Award Recipient Max is a licensed Audiologist specializing in Rehabilitation Audiology. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Communicative Disorders and Psychology in 1978, and went on to complete his Master's Degree in Audiology in 1981, all at the State University of New York at Buffalo. While at the University of Buffalo, he worked for a year at the Buffalo Philharmonic orchestra on Project Hearing Electronics Arts Research (H.E.A.R.) using Assistive Listening Devices in large auditoriums with the Performing Arts (FM, Infrared and Loop Systems). He came to Houston in 1981 and worked for a year and a half as the staff audiologist with the U.T. Medical School Ear, Nose, and Throat Department in the Texas Medical Center. From there he began and developed the Audiology Service for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and the Northwest Cooperative for Education of the Deaf (seven school districts). In 1982 he started Hearing Systems Co. which grew into a full time firm specializing in Assistive Technology for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired. Hearing Systems is fully staffed under Mr. McCarthy's direction to provide consultation, sales, service, hearing aids and all types of equipment which allows complete accessibility for persons with impaired hearing. We work extensively with the Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS, DBS, and DHHS), Self Help for Hard of Hearing people, and several other area organizations concerned with the hearing impaired. Our caring attitude, coupled with professional knowledge, makes all the difference in the world.
	Les Callaway Business Manager les@hearingsystemsinc.com Employed since January 1992 Les is the Business Manager and Sales Consultant here at Hearing Systems. Hearing impaired since 1961 and a long time hearing aid user He personally tests each product that we sell, and we only sell what works. He has vast knowledge and "real life" experience with hearing loss and overcoming barriers with the help of technology by drawing intensely on his experiences in the educational field and managerial expertise in the agricultural industry, the oil industry and highway sub-contracting. He was also in the first class of the Hearing Loss of America’s Support Specialist Academy. A long time Cochlear Implant user since 1993, he has learned much about utilizing this device with the many assistive devices that we carry. He is very well versed with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is ready to consult with individuals, schools or corporate clients concerning their needs.
	Rynda Tong "Licensed Hearing Aid Fitter and Dispenser" Employed since February 2001 Rynda is a State Licensed Fitter and Dispenser of Hearing Instruments and office manager. She has worked at Hearing Systems, Inc. since 2001. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston. She was one of the first people to pass the Hearing Loss Association of America Support Specialist Academy in 2006. She has a basic background in ASL. She can assist you in the demonstration and selection of many assistive devices including telecommunication equipment, FM and is well versed with Bluetooth technology. She currently does hearing exams for the purpose of fitting and dispensing of hearing devices and repairs all types of hearing aids. She also assists clients with financial decisions for private insurance, DARS (Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services) and a multitude of discount plans. She works with the Hearing Systems team to make obtaining audiological services, or assistive listening technology a pleasant experience by taking care of your hearing healthcare needs. .