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Richard N. Preece Appointed to the Jack Henry Board of Directors

Jack Henry & Associates Inc.® has made a significant addition to its Board of Directors with the appointment of Richard N. Preece, effective from August 20, 2026. This strategic move aims to bolster the company's leadership with Preece's extensive background in technology and business management, particularly in the financial services sector.

At 51, Preece currently serves as the CEO of Liminex, Inc., known for its top-tier education technology platform, GoGuardian. This platform supports the learning of over 25 million students across more than 10,000 schools in the United States. Preece joined GoGuardian in 2024, following a noteworthy tenure at LegalZoom.com, Inc., where he was Chief Operating Officer from 2019 to 2024. His career also includes a significant period at Intuit Inc., where he held various roles from 2002 to 2019, culminating in his position as U.S. General Manager for QuickBooks.

The announcement of Preece's appointment was met with enthusiasm by Jack Henry's Board Chair, Matt Flanigan, who highlighted Preece's exceptional leadership qualities and practical experience in driving innovation and product development in the financial services landscape. "Rich understands the operational, risk management, and strategic priorities necessary for technology firms, which will be invaluable to our Board," Flanigan stated.

In addition to welcoming Preece, Jack Henry has also noted that current director Wes Brown will not seek reelection at the upcoming November annual meeting. Brown's departure aligns with the company's retirement age policy and marks the end of a notable era. He has been a member of the Board since 2015, with a previous tenure from 2005 to 2014, and has contributed extensively to the company with his insights into finance, compliance, and banking. Flanigan extended his gratitude to Brown for his dedicated service, acknowledging the significant impact he has made on the Board and the company as a whole.

Jack Henry & Associates is a well-respected financial technology firm listed on Nasdaq under the symbol JKHY. The company has spent the past 50 years enhancing connections between financial institutions and their clients. By focusing on openness, collaboration, and a user-centric approach, Jack Henry supports a vibrant ecosystem that combines internally developed modern capabilities with the ability to integrate leading fintech solutions. Their extensive portfolio serves over 7,200 clients, empowering them to innovate, differentiate, and effectively meet the evolving needs of their customers.

Preece's wealth of experience in both education technology and financial services bodes well for Jack Henry as it continues to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of financial technology. With Preece on the Board, the company aims to refine its strategic priorities and maintain its commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions that enhance financial health for consumers.

As Jack Henry moves into this new chapter with Richard Preece, his visionary leadership is anticipated to drive the company towards further growth and innovation. Stakeholders are looking forward to seeing how his appointment will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Jack Henry & Associates, and ultimately, the financial services industry at large.