Michael E. Henry Retires as Chairman of JHA

Michael E. Henry has announced his resignation as

chairman of the board of directors at Jack Henry and Associates (JHA). Henry, who started with the Monett-based company in 1979, has

served as chairman since 1994.

John F. "Jack" Prim, chief executive office, has been elected by the board to serve as its new chairman. Prim, who has been on the board since 2007, will continue to oversee the company as CEO.

"It has been a great privilege for me to serve Jack Henry and Associates in a variety of positions at the company and on the board," said Henry. "During that time, we have grown the company from a small, well-run company to a national leader and highly respected brand in the banking, credit union and payments industries. The company, our customers, partners and shareholders are well positioned to continue to drive Jack Henry and Associates forward."

In conjunction with these changes, the JHA independent directors have appointed Matthew C. Flanigan to serve as "lead director." In this role he will coordinate activities of the directors, advise on meeting agendas and chair meetings of the board and the stockholders in the absence of the chairman.

Flanigan has served as an independent director of JHA since 2007 and is employed as senior vice president and chief financial officer of Leggett amd Platt, Incorporated.

Jack Henry and Associates, Inc. is a leading provider of technology solutions and payment processing services primarily for financial services organizations. Its technology solutions serve more than 11,900 customers nationwide.