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11 APRIL 2016

First Preston HT Recognized Among 20 Most Promising BPM Solution Providers 2016 by CIOReview

FREMONT, CA—March 30, 2016- First Preston HT, joins an elite number of companies that have earned a spot on 20 Most Promising BPM Technology Solution Providers 2016 by BPM-CIOReview.

In a deliberate session with honorary industry experts, a list of 20 Most Promising BPM Solution Providers 2016 has been concluded. The positioning is based on evaluation of First Preston HT’s specialties in managing and optimizing performance of its real estate portfolios, providing fully hosted SaaS and developing custom platforms that support key strategic initiatives. It delivers customized cost-effective solutions quickly to support client’s real-time collaboration with its consumers, business partners and member communities in a secured environment.

“I congratulate First Preston HT on being recognized with the much coveted title and being a recipient of 20 Most Promising BPM Solution Providers 2016”, said Jeevan George, Managing Editor of CIOReview. “We are glad to showcase First Preston HT this year due to its continuing excellence in delivering top-notch technology driven solutions.”

About CIOReview

Published from Fremont, California, CIOReview is a print magazine that explores and understands the plethora of ways adopted by firms to execute the smooth functioning of their businesses. A distinguished panel comprising of CEOs, CIOs, IT VPs including CIOReview editorial board finalized the “20 Most Promising BPM Solution Providers 2016” in the U.S. and shortlisted the best vendors and consultants. For more info: http://www.cioreview.com/

About First Preston HT

Headquartered in U.S., First Preston HT provides value to government and commercial markets through services to manage large diverse portfolios and technologies that enable online real-time exchange of information and automation of business processes. For more info: http://www.firstprestonht.com/

News: The Richards Barrentine Values and Ventures® Business Plan Competition is an annual business plan competition for undergraduate students around the world to pitch their for-profit enterprises that impact society in significant ways.  Values & Ventures® was co-founded by Nancy Tartaglino Richards and Lisa Barrentine of First Preston HT, and the Neeley Entrepreneurship Center at Texas Christian University (TCU).  This competition started with 6 competing Universities and now has grown to 32 Universities including students from Mexico, Scotland, Canada, Croatia and the Netherlands.

This year, Values and Ventures® will celebrate its 5th anniversary of bringing together young entrepreneurs at TCU on April 10-11, 2015.  Students will pitch their ideas to compete for prizes totaling more than $70,000.

The 2014 grand prize was awarded to BioBotic Solutions, from the University of Arkansas, who presented a patent-pending automation for pathology labs to decrease errors leading to misdiagnoses.  Crowdvance, from George Washington University, presented a plan during the 2013 competition for online fundraising for nonprofit organizations that rewards donors. In 2012, The University of Houston’s team, UNlimiters secured the grand prize for their pitch as an online retailer for products and services for people with disabilities.  During the first year’s competition in 2011, the first place winner was Spring Back Recycling from Belmont University.  Spring Back Recycling employed the disenfranchised to deconstruct and recycle mattresses to decrease landfills.

Over the years many of the participants have gone on to start their business and have become profitable while making a positive impact in the world.  If you would like to learn more about Values and Ventures® or are interested in participating please visit our website at http://www.neeley.tcu.edu/vandv.

18 DECEMBER 2014

News: First Preston HT has been a proud sponsor of the Buckets and Boots Foundation which was established in response to the massive wildfires that burned 1.5 million acres and over 300 homes in Palo Pinto County, Texas.  The Foundation will be celebrating its 5th Anniversary in 2015 with another star-studded lineup featuring Travis Tritt for its annual country music benefit concert on July 11, 2015 at the Rocker B Ranch in Graford, Texas.

Buckets and Boots has granted over $575,000 to the volunteer fire departments of Palo Pinto County to aid them in purchasing the proper safety equipment to enable them to save lives and homes.  For more information on this Foundation and 2015’s benefit concert please visit http://www.bucketsandboots.com.

6 AUGUST 2014

News: First Preston HT’s community outreach encompasses South Dallas where we have sponsored the mission of Cornerstone Baptist Development Corporation in many different facets over the years.  Our support has helped revitalize and bring about community development in this area.

The Cornerstone Kitchen feeds hundreds of homeless people multiple times a week while also providing them with showers and clothing but is limited by its current space constraints.  In an effort to expand the reach of this mission, First Preston HT has committed $100,000 towards the building of a new kitchen that will be able to reach hundreds more in need.

Our Company has donated over $10,000 to the Free Life Clinic which provides free medical care, drug prescriptions, and vision and dental care to the homeless.  The Church’s mission to revitalize the neighborhood and provide housing has also been supported financially by First Preston HT.  Funds were donated to help renovate city apartments, build new homes and provide further education for the children through Cornerstone Academy.

To learn more about Cornerstone’s ministries and mission please visit http://www.cornerstonedallas.org.

6 JUNE 2014

News: Over the past 13 years, First Preston HT has partnered with Habitat for Humanity (HFH) to help build homes for families in need.  Our Company’s long-standing support of this great organization has stretched to 11 different States, including New York, Colorado, Arkansas and New Mexico, and has lead to 43 newly constructed homes in total.

Most recently, First Preston HT helped complete a project in South Collin County comprising of 10 neighboring homes.  This brought our total to 19 homes built in conjunction with HFH’s South Collin County Chapter located in Plano, TX.  Several of these homes were part of HFH’s Women Build Program which brings together women from all walks of life and encourages and teaches construction skills through the building process.  We have had dozens of employees volunteer their time to help build these homes for these deserving individuals.

Supporting our local chapter has allowed us to be more hands-on with HFH and at the same time has also been very rewarding to see part of our community rebuilt.  This has granted us an avenue to be involved locally while also making an impact for the organization nationally.  We look forward to growing this number as we continue to make a positive impact in communities near and far. Click here for more information about Habitat for Humanity International http://www.habitat.org or Habitat for Humanity – South Collin County http://habitat-scc.org.