Blueberry Systems Founder and Chairman Bill Armstrong Honored as 2013 Recipient of the Leadership Program of the Rockies Legacy Award

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blueberry Systems’ founding member and chairman, Bill Armstrong, was named by the Leadership Program of the Rockies (LPR) as the recipient of its 2013 Legacy Award, a lifetime achievement award given in recognition of a distinguished individual who makes profound and long-term contributions to the organization and who leads an exemplary life by living the free enterprise and founding principles espoused by the program.

“Senator Armstrong's spirit of entrepreneurship and principled leadership sets a shining example for our alumni, who influence decisions at every level of government”

Armstrong was recognized by LPR for a lifetime of success spanning both business and politics, having served six years in the U.S. House of Representatives and 12 as a U.S. Senator. Additionally, Armstrong started or purchased four mortgage banking firms and was formerly chairman of Cherry Creek Mortgage Company, which grew 4,000 percent under his guidance. Previous positions include being the director of six public companies, chairman/owner/operator of 13 private companies and serving on the board of Campus Crusade for Christ for 17 years. Currently, Armstrong is the President of Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, Colo., the chairman of Blueberry Systems, and director of oil and gas drilling contractor Helmerich & Payne.

"Senator Armstrong's spirit of entrepreneurship and principled leadership sets a shining example for our alumni, who influence decisions at every level of government," said Shari Williams, LPR President.

The Leadership Program of the Rockies is America’s premier institute to develop, strengthen, train and equip emerging leaders to reach new heights, bringing together emerging leaders from the legal, economic, business, university, and political, non-profit and civic professions to learn how visionary, principle-centered leadership can positively impact their community. LPR provides a thorough education and grounding for emerging leaders on the principles of American civilization – free enterprise; the rule of law; a vigorous national defense; free speech, elections; limited government – that will continue to be the basis for our prosperity, freedom and well-being in the decades ahead.

About Blueberry Systems

Based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, Blueberry Systems, LLC, was founded in 2005 to provide advanced software solutions, services and consulting to the financial services industry. RELAY™, the company’s flagship technology, is a highly flexible, fully customizable loan production platform that enables lenders to seamlessly and easily integrate disparate technology solutions. For more information on Blueberry Systems, please visit www.BlueberrySystems.com or call 888.506.2259.