Date: 2008-10-24
Jackson Hewitt Chief Operating Officer to Leave Company
PARSIPPANY,
N.J., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.
("Jackson Hewitt") (NYSE: JTX) announced today that Mark Heimbouch will
be resigning from his role as Chief Operating Officer of Jackson
Hewitt, effective November 3, to pursue a new career opportunity.
"Mark
has made many positive contributions to the Company over the past five
years in both his role as Chief Operating Officer, and his previous
role as Chief Financial Officer," said Michael C. Yerington, President
and Chief Executive Officer. "Mark has been particularly helpful to me
over the past year through his oversight of operations, his assistance
in the integration of new members of the leadership team, and his work
in our preparing for the upcoming tax season. As we continue with our
preparations, we all wish him well in his new endeavor."
"I
am grateful for the opportunity to have served in leadership roles at
Jackson Hewitt," said Mark Heimbouch. "I am proud of my contributions
to the Company and as I move on to a new endeavor, I am confident that
I leave behind a strong management team and staff."
Jackson
Hewitt does not plan to fill the Chief Operating Officer position at
this time. Mr. Heimbouch's responsibilities, including franchise
operations, company-owned operations, and IT, will be absorbed by the
current executive management team.
About Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.
Jackson
Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (NYSE: JTX), with approximately 6,800
franchised and company-owned offices throughout the United States
during the 2008 tax season, is an industry leader providing full
service individual federal and state income tax return preparation.
Most offices are independently owned and operated. Jackson Hewitt is
based in Parsippany, New Jersey. More information may be obtained at
www.jacksonhewitt.com. To locate the Jackson Hewitt Tax Service(R)
office nearest to you, call 1-800-234-1040.
Contacts:
Investor Relations:
David G. Weselcouch
Vice President,
Treasury and Investor Relations
973-630-0821
Media Relations:
Sheila Cort
Vice President,
Corporate Communications
973-630-0680
SOURCE Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.