Liberty Tax Names Cory Hughes as Vice President of Area Development

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., March 29, 2018 --  Liberty Tax, Inc. (NASDAQ:TAX), the parent company of Liberty Tax Service, has named Cory Hughes as the Company’s Vice President of Area Development.

“Cory understands franchising and knows what makes Liberty Tax a great investment for entrepreneurs looking to become successful business owners,” said CEO Nicole Ossenfort. “He brings expertise to our Area Development team and will help us grow the business to continue to be a leader in the assisted tax preparation market.”

Hughes is a 16-year veteran of the tax industry, serving in various roles with H&R Block and Liberty Tax. He began his career at Liberty as a franchisee in 2003.  After becoming the No. 1 new franchisee that year, he expanded his ownership with the Company and became an area developer in multiple markets.  Hughes has consistently been a top franchise performer throughout his time with Liberty Tax.  His accomplishments as a franchise owner led him to become an executive with Liberty Tax from 2006 to 2012, when he served as the Assistant Vice President of Franchise Operations. In that role, Hughes was instrumental in helping Liberty Tax franchise owners, area developers and corporate employees achieve Company growth during that time.

Along with the wealth of experience Hughes brings to the position, his appointment continues the franchise’s strategy to move industry leading franchisees into its executive ranks to build a winning corporate infrastructure.

About Liberty Tax, Inc.
Founded in 1997, Liberty Tax, Inc. (NASDAQ:TAX) is the parent company of Liberty Tax Service. During tax season 2017, Liberty Tax prepared over two million individual income tax returns in more than 4,000 US/Canadian offices and online. Liberty Tax's online services are available through eSmart Tax, Liberty Online and DIY Tax.  Liberty Tax also supports local communities with fundraising endeavors and contributes as a national sponsor to many charitable causes. For a more in-depth look, visit Liberty Tax Service and interact with Liberty Tax on Twitter and Facebook. 

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