Clarence T. Schmitz, Chairman & CEO of Outsource Partners International, Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 Award Winner in the Greater Los Angeles Area

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Wed Jun 24, 2009 4:24pm EDT

Award Recognizes Entrepreneurial Excellence in the Financial Services Category
LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)--
Outsource Partners International, Inc. (OPI), a leading provider of finance and
accounting outsourcing (FAO) and analytics services, today announced that
Clarence T. Schmitz, Chairman & CEO, received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of
The Year® 2009 Award in the financial services category in the Greater Los
Angeles Area. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the award honors entrepreneurs who
have demonstrated exceptionality in such areas as innovation, financial
performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. 

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards celebrate their 23rd
anniversary this year. The program recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are
building and leading dynamic, growing businesses. Award winners were selected by
an independent panel of judges, and the honorees were unveiled at a gala event
at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on June 23, 2009. 

"It is an honor to have been recognized by my peers and selected by the judging
panel for this prestigious award," said Clarence. "In the last seven years,
Outsource Partners International has grown to nearly 3,000 employees across five
countries, delivering customized solutions to over ninety clients in more than
fifteen languages. I thank all of our talented employees who have helped to make
Outsource Partners International a successful and sustainable business, as well
as our clients for their innovation and vision in finance, accounting, and
analytics operations. I look forward to OPI`s continued growth as we enter
additional markets, develop new offerings, and work toward building world-class
operations for the success of our clients." 

"We are proud to recognize the achievements of Clarence and Outsource Partners
International," said Brian Ring, Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year
Program Director for the Greater Los Angeles Area. "Winners of the Entrepreneur
Of The Year award build leading businesses and contribute significantly to the
strength of our region`s economy. Their success helps our area grow stronger." 

As a Greater Los Angeles award winner, Clarence is now eligible for
consideration for the Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009 national
program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the overall
national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award winner, will be announced
at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 14, 2009. The
awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum,
the nation`s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading
companies. 

To view the list of Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year regional program
winners, please visit:
http://web002.ey.com/eoy/eoylook.nsf/AreaList/Greater+Los+Angeles. 

Sponsors

Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year awards
are pleased to have the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and SAP America as
national sponsors. 

In the Greater Los Angeles Area, local sponsors include, Marsh, Scherzer
International and Bowne. 

About Outsource Partners International (OPI)

Outsource Partners International, Inc. (OPI) is a leading professional services
firm dedicated to the provision of Finance & Accounting Outsourcing and
Analytics. From its service centers throughout North America, Europe, and Asia
Pacific, OPI`s highly-skilled professionals draw upon best-in-class processes, a
continuous improvement focus, offshore talent, and access to enabling
technologies to optimize its client`s finance functions and transform
operations. 

OPI was built and is managed by experienced professional accountants, most of
whom are former Big Four accounting firm partners and managers. This unique
heritage underlies a strong spirit of partnership with its clients. Placing
service and quality first has enabled OPI to build an extensive portfolio of
satisfied clients who serve as real-world examples of the benefits of
outsourcing. 

OPI has nearly 3,000 professionals operating in its offices throughout the
United States, Bulgaria, India, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom. For more
information about OPI and its solutions, visit www.opiglobal.com. 

About Ernst & Young`s Entrepreneur Of The Year® Awards Program

Ernst & Young`s Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award is the world`s most prestigious
business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference through the way
it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes
the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and
achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, the Ernst &
Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® award celebrates those who are building and
leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through
regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50
countries. 

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Outsource Partners International, Inc.
Joanna C. Woodruff, 310-312-6635 x2135
jwoodruff@opiglobal.com
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