First Cash Adds Two Independent Board Members
Oct. 26, 2009 (GlobeNewswire) --

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 26, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Cash Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCFS) today announced the addition of two independent directors. On October 23, 2009, the Company's Board appointed Mikel D. Faulkner and Randel G. Owen as directors of First Cash. "We are pleased to add these experienced and successful individuals to our Board," said Phillip E. Powell, Chairman of the Board.

Mr. Faulkner, age 60, has served as chief executive officer of HKN, Inc. (NYSE Amex:HKN) since 1982 and president of HKN since 2003. HKN, Inc., formerly Harken Energy Corporation, is an independent energy company engaged both in the development and production of crude oil, natural gas and coalbed methane assets. Since 2002, Mr. Faulkner has also served as chairman of the board of directors of Global Energy Development PLC, a quoted company on the London Stock Exchange (AIM).

Mr. Owen, age 50, has served as chief financial officer and executive vice president of Emergency Medical Services Corporation (NYSE Amex:EMS) since 2005. EMS is the publicly held holding company for American Medical Response and EmCare. Mr. Owen's recent employment experience also includes service as executive vice president and chief financial officer of American Medical Response from 2003 to 2005 and experience in a progression of senior financial positions, including CFO, at EmCare Holdings, Inc. from 1999 to 2003.

"Both Mr. Faulkner and Mr. Owen are respected business leaders who will strengthen our Board. Each has a strong track record in the public company environment and a solid combination of executive, financial and operational expertise. We are excited and confident they will assist in the further development of our growth strategy," said Rick Wessel, vice chairman and chief executive officer for First Cash.