Horizon Bank Announces the Promotion of Sonja Hesser as AVP, Branch Manager

Michigan City, Indiana - Scott Taylor, VP, District Manager, proudly announces the promotion of Sonja Hesser as AVP, Branch Manager at our Warsaw, Indiana location on Anchorage Road.

Hesser has been part of Horizon since 2016 and has an impressive 27 years of experience in branch banking and management. Her expertise and dedication have been instrumental in driving the success and growth of our Warsaw branch.

Hesser's commitment to community service is equally noteworthy. This year marks her 29th anniversary as a dedicated volunteer for the Kosciusko County 4H Fair. She is also an active participant in Junior Achievement and serves on the Kosciusko Community Foundation Scholarship Committee, helping to shape the future by supporting local students in their educational endeavors.

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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Public Relations Manager
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