Horizon Bank is pleased to announce a grant of $15,000 to be donated over the next three years to Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana in Greater Lafayette. The grant will be used towards JA Finance Park®. The program provides information and resources to engage middle and high school students in exploring and developing personal financial literacy and management skills. Students receive real-life personas and learn about budgeting, use of credit, taxes and much more. This is a hands on experience, guided by adult role models.

Lynn Kerber, Horizon Bank’s Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Banking Officer is pleased to announce Gail Bradley has been named successor to Dave Voris as Vice President, Regional Treasury Management Officer.

Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (“Horizon” or the “Company”) will host a conference call at 7:30 a.m. CT on Thursday, July 28, 2022 to review its second quarter 2022 financial results. The Company’s second quarter 2022 news release will be released after markets close on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. It will be available in the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s website, www.horizonbank.com.

Horizon Bancorp Inc.’s (NASDAQ GS: HBNC) independent directors, at its June 21, 2022 meeting, held a confidential ballot to elect a new Lead Director. The Board held this election because the current three-year term of Daniel Hopp, Lead Director, expires on June 30, 2022, and he will reach HBNC’s mandatory retirement age by year-end 2022. Daniel Hopp chose not to seek another term. The Lead Director serves as a principal liaison between the independent directors, all Board members, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and other members of senior management on matters including corporate policy, strategy, and executive management performance.

Horizon bank is pleased to announce the recent grant award to The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana. The Boys and Girls Club is a safe place for children and teens to spend their time after school and during the summer. In a typical year, they serve over 900 members. The grant money will be used towards the Valpo Capital Campaign. The previous club operated in a school building constructed in 1899. Due to the buildings age and layout, it no longer fits programming nor is it ADA compliant.

Robert Avery, Horizon Bank’s Market President - Central Indiana, is pleased to announce Anthony Lara, Senior Commercial Loan Officer, has relocated to the Johnson County, Indiana market. He is working from 420 N. Morton St, Franklin, Indiana. He most recently worked the past three years at the LaPorte, Indiana location.

Dan Hampton, Horizon Bank’s Regional President – Central Indiana, is pleased to announce the recent addition of Joe Kirsch as the new Market President for Central Indiana. Kirsch will play an integral role in growing Horizon’s presence in central Indiana through his community involvement and leading our experienced and professional commercial lending team. He is located at the Horizon Bank office at 302 Alabama Street, Indianapolis Indiana.

Michigan City –Kate Etheridge, Horizon Bank’s Assistant Vice President, District Retail Manager is pleased to announce Mark A. Rogers as Branch Manager of our East Lansing and Okemos, Michigan branches located at1600 Abbot Road, East Lansing and 2151 West Grand River, Okemos, Michigan respectively. He will oversee the daily retail operations along with managing sales and service of the branch.

Michigan City, IN – In recognition of American Housing Month, Horizon bank is providing consumers with valuable housing information through the banks website. Tips for both renters and home owners will include choosing the right housing option, getting a loan, closing a mortgage quickly, avoiding lending scams, and saving for a down payment.

Kathleen Snyder, Horizon Bank’s Vice President, Investment Sales and Compliance Manager, is pleased to announce the addition of Chelsea Brandt as Trust Relationship Manager. She is located at 515 Franklin Street, Michigan City, Indiana.

Horizon Bank is pleased to announce the recent grant awarded to Shepherd Center of Hamilton County in Noblesville, Indiana. A check in the amount of $2,500 was presented on February 11, 2022 by Connie Chesney, Horizon Banks’ Business Banker and Branch Manager of Noblesville to Lauren Guynn, Director of the Shepherd Center of Hamilton County.

Chasidy Garner, Horizon Bank’s Assistant Vice President, District Retail Manager, is pleased to announce Melissa Diaz-Rosario as Bilingual Branch Manager of our Whiting, Indiana office located at 1321 119th St., where she is fluent in Spanish. Diaz-Rosario will oversee the daily retail operations along with managing sales and service of the branch.

Horizon Bank announces donation to Dunebrook Inc., in Michigan City Indiana. The donation, in the amount of $10,000, was presented by Noe Najera, Sr. Retail & Mortgage Lending Officer to Tammy Button, Executive Director of Dunebrook, Inc. Funds will be used towards child abuse prevention education in LaPorte and Porter County Indiana.

Noe S. Najera, Horizon Bank’s Executive Vice President, Senior Retail and Mortgage Lending Officer, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kenneth A. Whisenton as Senior Community Development Officer. Whisenton will lead, manage, and administer Horizon Bank's CRA, Fair Lending, and Diversity & Inclusion outreach programs. This position will support the oversight of the Bank's CRA Lending, Community Development, and CRA Investment activities throughout Horizon Bank’s footprint.

Horizon Bank announces a donation in the amount of $25,000 to the Otsego County United Way (OCUW) and $25,000 to the Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) to assist with disaster relief and recovery efforts due to the devastating tornado in Gaylord Michigan.

Residents and business owners of Gaylord Michigan in Otsego County affected by the recent tornado can now apply for financial assistance through special loan programs offered by Horizon Bank. The loan programs are available to help finance home and business repairs that are needed due to the recent tornado damage.

Horizon Bank is pleased to announce the recent grant awarded to ODC Network in Holland, Michigan. A check in the amount of $10,000 was presented on February 2, 2022 by Mark Johnson, Market President of Holland to Travis Williams, CEO.

Michigan City – Jennifer Shoup, Horizon Bank’s Vice President, District Manager is pleased to announce Julia Harris-Diaz as Bilingual Branch Manager of our LaPorte, Indiana office located at 301 Boyd Blvd where she is fluent in Spanish. Harris will oversee the daily retail operations along with managing sales and service of the branch.

Horizon Bank of LaPorte County is pleased to announce an investment of $75,000 over the next three years to the lifesaving work of the Northwest Indiana American Heart Association, as the local signature Go Red for Women Movement presenting sponsor. For more information, please visit www.heart.org/nwigoesred or www.horizonbank.com

Michigan City – Tim Schooler, Horizon Bank’s Market President - Greater Lafayette Region, is pleased to announce the hiring of Tony Gregg as a Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. He will be working out of the branch located at 301 South St. Lafayette Indiana.