Horizon Bank Welcomes Megan Laird as Branch Manager

Michigan City, Indiana - Chasidy Garner, VP, District Manager, is pleased to announce Megan Liard as Branch Manager at our Valparaiso branch on Lincolnway.

With an impressive 23 years of experience in retail banking, Megan brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to her new role. She began her career as a teller and has since advanced, spending the past eight years in management positions.

A proud graduate of Purdue University Northwest, Megan's dedication extends beyond banking. She is actively involved in her community, serving as a board member of the HUB Coalition of Porter County. In addition, she plays a vital role as a QLO for Habitat for Humanity of Porter County, helping partner families navigate the lending process for their homes.

About Horizon Bancorp, Inc.

Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: HBNC) is the nearly 8 billion-asset bank holding company for Horizon Bank, which serves customers across attractive Midwestern markets through convenient digital tools, as well as its Indiana and Michigan branches. Horizon's retail offerings include prime residential, indirect auto, and other secured consumer lending, as well as a range of personal banking and wealth management solutions. Horizon also provides a comprehensive array of in-market business banking and treasury management services, as well as equipment financing solutions for customers regionally and nationally, with commercial lending representing over half of total loans. More information on Horizon, headquartered in Northwest Indiana's Michigan City, is available at horizonbank.com and investor.horizonbank.com.

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