Jun 30, 2005 12:29 America/Denver
Franchise Owner Andrew J. Polterock Receives 'Rookie of the Year' Award
Franchise Recognized for First-Year Accomplishments, Including
Extraordinary Tax Return Preparation Levels
FRESNO, Calif., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Andrew J.
Polterock, owner and operator of 14 franchised Jackson Hewitt Tax
Service locations in and around Fresno, California, received the
inaugural "Rookie of the Year" award from franchisor, Jackson Hewitt
Tax Service Inc. This new recognition award, presented to the most
successful first-year Jackson Hewitt Tax Service(R) franchise, was
bestowed upon Mr. Polterock during an awards ceremony held at the
2005 Jackson Hewitt Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The new Jackson Hewitt Tax Service "Rookie of the Year" award
recognizes a first-year Jackson Hewitt Tax Service franchise for
stand-out performance by achieving excellent customer service,
exceptional tax return volume and dedicated community involvement.
"Andrew demonstrates the entrepreneurial spirit we strive to find in
our new franchise owners," said Mike Lister, Chairman, President and
CEO, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. "He and his team clearly
demonstrated the growth-oriented attitude needed to take a business
to the next level. I can't think of a more appropriate first-year
franchise to win this award for their hard work, commitment and
outstanding results."
"I'm thrilled to receive such an esteemed award," said Mr.
Polterock, owner of 14 Fresno area Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
locations. "As a first time Jackson Hewitt Tax Service franchise
owner, I paid special attention to focusing on marketing and
providing outstanding customer service. I believe that those two
areas of concentration, along with the strong infrastructure of
people I've put in place, helped us build a strong Jackson Hewitt
presence in the area. We're so excited to be in the community and to
provide our customers with outstanding products and services."
Mr. Polterock owns and operates Jackson Hewitt franchise offices
located in Clovis, Fresno, Madera, Reedley and Selma, California.
About Jackson Hewitt
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (NYSE:JTX) is the second largest tax
preparation service company in the United States, with over 5,400
franchised and company-owned offices in 49 states and the District
of Columbia. Specializing in electronic filing (IRS e-file), the
Company provides full service, individual federal and state income
tax preparation and facilitates related financial products. Most
Jackson Hewitt offices are independently owned and operated. Jackson
Hewitt is based in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Source: Jackson Hewitt
CONTACT: Andrew J. Polterock, +1-559-298-3636, or Allison Jackson,
+1-973-496-7536, both of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.
Web site: http://www.jacksonhewitt.com/
