Horizon Bank Announces Ryan Hoffman as Market President and Retirement of Bruce Piekarski

Michigan City, Indiana – David Quade, Horizon’s Regional President, Michigan and North Central Indiana, is pleased to announce that Ryan Hoffman has been named successor to Bruce Piekarski as Market President of Southwest Michigan and the North Central Region of Indiana.

Hoffman brings more than 15 years of commercial banking experience, with a strong focus on commercial and industrial lending and agricultural banking. Prior to his banking career, he served in the United States Army, where he developed the leadership skills and discipline that continue to guide his professional approach today.

 “His experience and relationship-focused approach make him well positioned to lead the Southwest Michigan and North Central Indiana markets into the future” said Quade, “We are confident in his ability to build on the strong foundation already in place.”

Piekarski has been with Horizon since 2001, providing steady leadership and meaningful contributions to the Bank for more than two decades. Throughout his tenure, he has played an instrumental role in the growth and success of the market and has been a valued and respected member of the Horizon team.

“Bruce’s leadership and dedication have had a lasting impact on our organization and the communities we serve,” added Quade. “We are grateful for his many years of service and wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement.”

About Horizon Bancorp, Inc.

Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: HBNC) is the $6.4 billion-asset commercial bank holding company for Horizon Bank, which serves customers across diverse and economically attractive Midwestern markets through convenient digital and virtual tools, as well as its Indiana and Michigan branches. Horizon's retail offerings include prime residential and other secured consumer lending to in-market customers, 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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