12/14/2007:  Fidelity Abstract & Title Co. voted 2007 Affiliate of the Year by Kerrville Board of REALTORS

Escrow officer, Vicki Roark, accepts “Affiliate of the Year” award at the
Kerrville Board of REALTORS Christmas banquet.

11/29/2006:  Fidelity Abstract & Title Co. Presents $500 Check To Hill Country College Fund

KERRVILLE, Texas – Fidelity Abstract & Title Co. owners Jimmie and Rae Peschel recently presented Schreiner University’s Hill Country College Fund with a check for $500 to help fund need-based tuition assistance grants for area Schreiner students.

From left to right: Jennifer Farhoudi, associate director of development for annual giving at Schreiner University, Jimmie Peschel and Rae Peschel, owners of Fidelity Abstract & Title Co.

“Jimmie Peschel is a wonderful example of a Schreiner graduate who has chosen to stay in the Hill Country to raise his family and serve his community,” said Jennifer Farhoudi, associate director of development for annual giving at Schreiner University. “His family and his company have been longtime supporters of Hill Country College Fund and we are truly appreciative. Through their generosity, they are passing the gift of education on to future generations of Hill Country students.”

Since the Hill Country College Fund began in 1977, it has provided more than $8 million in need-based tuition assistance to students from Kimble, Kerr, Gillespie, Kendall, Bandera, Real, and Edwards counties, and helps more than 250 Hill Country Students annually. Hill Country College Fund grants provide an average of over $2,900 a year per recipient, and one hundred percent of funds raised goes to student scholarships.

If you would like more information on how the Hill Country College Fund is making a difference for area Schreiner University students, or if you would like to make a contribution, visit Schreiner’s Web site at www.schreiner.edu or call 830-792-7201.

7/18/2006:  Fidelity Abstract & Title Co. Celebrates 70th Anniversary and Announces New Local Owner

KERRVILLE, TX – A lot has changed since 1936.  The average cost of a house was $6200, new automobile $600 and the price of gasoline was just $.19 a gallon. But one thing has not changed, Fidelity Abstract & Title Co.’s commitment to providing quality, friendly service in a timely manner.

The Peschel family celebrates Fidelity Abstract & Title Co.’s 70th Anniversary.  Pictured left to right are: Greg & Merydwen Peschel and son Ethan, Jimmie & Rae Peschel, Scott & Shelby Peschel and their son Aaron.

Fidelity Abstract & Title Co. of Kerrville is proud to celebrate 70 years of serving the Texas Hill Country this month.  Fidelity was founded in 1936.  In 1951, Judge A.P. Allison purchased Fidelity and brought Jimmie Peschel into manage the company in 1973.  The Allison family recently accepted Jimmie’s bid to purchase the company out right.

Jimmie Peschel, President and Escow Officer, is now officially sole owner of Fidelity.  Jimmie is a native of Kerrville who graduated from Tivy High School and Howard Payne University. Jimmie has been in the title business and with Fidelity Abstract & Title, Co. for 33 years.  He has amassed numerous awards and honors for his hard work and is recognized by his peers as the local expert on Hill Country property.

Through the years, Jimmie has been President of the Special Opportunity Center, Kerr County Day Care Center, Dietert Senior Center, Kiwanis Club and Kerrville Little Dribblers.  He has also served on the boards of the YMCA, Kerrville Little League, Christian Women's Job Corps (currently President), Kerrville Economics Development Foundation, Class of 1992 Leadership Kerr County, Hill Country Soccer Association and Volunteer Council of the Kerrville State Hospital.  Additionally, he is a member of the Texas Land Title Association and Kerrville Board of Realtors and is a Deacon at Trinity Baptist Church.

Jimmie is married to Rae Peschel and they have two sons, Greg and Scott.  Scott represents the title company as legal counsel and his wife, Shelby, recently was named Director of Marketing.  With Jimmie’s expertise, sense of family values and commitment to integrity and service, Fidelity will continue to be a leader in Kerr County for years to come. Fidelity thanks the community for supporting the company for 70 years with their business and referrals.  Click here for more photos from the 70th anniversary celebration.