OCTOBER 24, 2011 - PRESS RELEASE

Abound Resources has been honored with the coveted Five-Star Award presented by the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT).  The company is based in Austin, Texas.

The Five-Star is the highest honor given to associate members who work with the 500-plus community banks headquartered throughout Texas.  The company was presented the award during ceremonies at the 37^th annual convention of the nation’s largest state community banking organization.

Among criteria used to determine winners area technical and support services, working relationships, high standards of those nominated and cost-savings the honoree brings to community banks.

“We are honored to accept the IBAT 5 Star Award,” said Brad Smith, President and CEO of Abound Resources.  “And we want to thank the committee for recognizing our efforts to bring quality service and high value to our clients.”

Abound Resources is a full service management consulting firm devoted to the community financial services industry.  We are reinforcing our belief in, and commitment to, Community Banks and Credit Unions by providing a full array of services designed to improve performance and profitability and help cope with an increasingly stringent regulatory environment.

Contact: Deirdre Grubbs

512-351-3703