ACE Cash Express Welcomes Matrice Ellis-Kirk to Board of Directors

DALLAS, Dec. 1  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ACE Cash Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:AACE) announced today that Matrice Ellis-Kirk has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors.

In making the announcement, Raymond C. Hemmig, ACE's Chairman of the Board said, "Matrice Ellis-Kirk brings a wealth of experience to ACE's Board of Directors. Her work in both the private and public sectors will provide an important new perspective to the board of ACE.  I am looking forward to her meaningful contributions."

"My present focus on the consumer and retail industries combined with my prior experience with financial services intersects very nicely with the positioning of ACE Cash Express as a retailer of financial services. I am particularly focused on ACE's potential to provide a wide range of products to consumers seeking alternatives to traditional banking relationships. This is an exciting company with a bright future," said Ms. Ellis-Kirk.

Matrice Ellis-Kirk is a Partner with the international search firm, Heidrick & Struggles. Prior to her career in search, Ms. Ellis-Kirk was a Vice President of Apex Securities. Previously, she was Director of the Office of Management and Budget for Dallas Area Rapid Transit and earlier, with MBank Dallas, held several banking roles. Ms. Ellis-Kirk previously served as a Director of Chancellor Media. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. Ms. Ellis-Kirk is active within the Dallas civic communities, serving on the boards of the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts, UT Southwestern Medical Foundation and The Woman's Museum.

About ACE Cash Express

ACE Cash Express, Inc. is a leading retailer of financial services, including check cashing, short-term consumer loans and bill payment services, and the largest owner, operator and franchisor of check cashing stores in the United States.  As of September 30, 2005, ACE had a network of 1,389 stores in 37 states and the District of Columbia, consisting of 1,163 company-owned stores and 226 franchised stores.  ACE focuses on serving consumers, many of whom seek alternatives to traditional banking relationships in order to gain convenient and immediate access to check cashing services and short-term consumer loans.  ACE's website is found at http://www.acecashexpress.com/ . 

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