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Pioneer Services named a 'Best Company to Work For'
Ingram's magazine notes culture and results as keys to honor

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Mar 17, 2009) Pioneer Services prides itself on being an "employer of choice," offering unique benefits and a distinctive culture to its associates. And these were just some of the reasons Pioneer Services was named to Ingram's business magazine's 2009 list of "Best Companies to Work For."

Pioneer Services was recognized for its culture of empowerment, open and honest communication between executives and associates, and a host of perks (such as free soda, a workout room, and its ELITE associate recognition program). Ingram's judges were also impressed with the 16 hours of paid volunteer time off Pioneer Services provides to each associate, which fosters community involvement and volunteerism.

"We've been a great place to work for nearly 77 years, partly because we are such a values-based organization" said Tom Holcom, president of Pioneer Services. "And when those values are combined with great people offering superior products and services, you get the kind of sustained success we've enjoyed for decades."

Pioneer Services was named one of the "Best Companies to Work for in America" in 2004 and 2006 by the Society for Human Resource Management, and has won several Better Business Bureau awards for marketplace ethics. The company was also recognized in 2008 by the American Bankers Association, winning first place for its financial education materials.

Pioneer Services, the military banking division of MidCountry Bank, provides financial services and education to members of the Armed Forces that enhance their quality of life and financial independence. For more than 20 years, Pioneer Services has been a leader in military lending, offering the protection and security of a personal loan with the speed and flexibility service members need. Through a network of offices and on the Internet, Pioneer Services offers loans, financial education programs, and supports military families and communities through a variety of partnerships, programs, and sponsorships.

For more information visit www.PioneerServices.com. For loan information, visit PioneerMilitaryLoans.com.

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Scott Cahill
Public Relations, Pioneer Services
media@pioneerservices.com
ph: 816-448-2300
fax: 816-561-9333

All loan applications subject to our credit policies. No official US military endorsement is implied. MidCountry Bank is a member FDIC.

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