Horizon Bank Welcomes Kevin Gould as Vice President, Branch Manager

Michigan City, Indiana - Jennifer Shoup, VP, District Manager, is pleased to announce Kevin Gould as Vice President, Branch Manager at our LaPorte branch.

Gould, a proud Indiana University South Bend alum, has spent the last 16 years in LaPorte, helping neighbors and local businesses as a Branch Manager and Business Banker. Now at Horizon, he is focused on keeping operations running smoothly while making sure everyone feels welcome and supported. Whether it is guiding his team to deliver top-notch service, mentoring new Horizon Advisors, or rolling out fresh ideas with the district manager, Gould is always ready to lend a hand and make a positive impact in the LaPorte community.

Beyond his professional career, Gould is an active board member of the United Way of La Porte County. His commitment to community service is further highlighted by his past roles on the boards of Dunebrook, Parents & Friends, The American Red Cross, and Leadership La Porte County. Gould also dedicated his time to the American Red Cross's local Disaster Action Team, where he provided vital shelter and clothing to individuals affected by house fires and other natural disasters. Notably, he participated in a national deployment to Louisiana, offering critical support to those impacted by Hurricane Isaac in August and September of 2012.

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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