Horizon Bank Announces the Promotion of Sandy Schroeder as AVP, Branch Manager

Michigan City, Indiana - Jennifer Shoup, VP, District Manager, proudly announces the promotion of Sandy Schroeder as AVP, Branch Manager at our LaPorte, Indiana branch on Johnson Road.

Schroeder joined Horizon Bank in July 2016 and brought 27 years of experience in banking and management with her. She has demonstrated exceptional expertise in retail banking and has forged strong, successful partnerships across other business lines.

Schroeder's leadership and extensive experience in sales and management will be instrumental in driving the continued growth and success of the Johnson Road team and our Retail division, ensuring we provide Beyond Ordinary Banking experiences to our customers.

In addition to her professional achievements, Schroeder is dedicated to giving back to the community through her volunteer work with Junior Achievement at local elementary schools.

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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