Horizon Announces Expansion into Central Ohio
May 04 2017 - 03:41PM
Horizon Bancorp (NASDAQ:HBNC) the parent of Horizon Bank, N.A.,
announced that it is expanding its operating area into central Ohio
by opening a loan production office located at 545 Metro Place
South, Dublin, Ohio.
Horizon’s expansion will be led by Michael Lamping, Market
President of Central Ohio. This office will serve the needs of the
local business community by providing a full suite of commercial
products and services including business banking and treasury
management.
“Horizon’s People First philosophy whereby we find talented and
seasoned bankers to lead our local effort has created a great
opportunity for expansion into the greater Columbus, Ohio market,”
said Craig M. Dwight, CEO of Horizon Bancorp. “We are fortunate to
have Michael Lamping, a long-time resident of Dublin, Ohio and
former community bank President to lead Horizon’s effort in central
Ohio. Michael’s initial responsibility is to open the office and
recruit a seasoned banking team. In addition, he will assist
with looking for banks in Ohio to partner with Horizon going
forward.”
Lamping has over 35 years of banking industry experience as both
a CPA in public practice and as a President of four community
banks. Lamping stated, “I joined Horizon Bank for its
successful track record, fairness to its employees and commitment
to exceptional customer service. I am looking forward to
leading Horizon’s new location which complements our central
Indiana locations and future expansion plans for northwest and
central Ohio.” In addition, Lamping commented, “The greater
Columbus Ohio market provides considerable opportunity to grow with
the market and to serve the business community with traditional
banking values and experienced advisors. Horizon’s banking
philosophy and expansive product line-up aligned with seasoned
local bankers is the formula for future success.”
About Horizon BancorpHorizon Bancorp is an
independent, commercial bank holding company serving northern and
central Indiana, southwest and central Michigan and central Ohio
through its commercial banking subsidiary Horizon Bank, N.A.
Horizon also offers mortgage-banking services throughout the
Midwest. Horizon may be reached online at
www.horizonbank.com. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ
Global Select Market under the symbol HBNC.
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regarding the financial performance, business prospects, growth and
operating strategies of Horizon. For these statements,
Horizon claims the protections of the safe harbor for
forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements in this press
release should be considered in conjunction with the other
information available about Horizon, including the information in
the filings we make with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Forward-looking statements provide current
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of future performance. The forward-looking statements are
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similar expressions in connection with any discussion of future
operating or financial performance. Although management
believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking
statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially
from those expressed or implied in such statements. Risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
include risk factors relating to the banking industry and the other
factors detailed from time to time in Horizon’s reports filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described
in its Form 10-K. Undue reliance should not be placed on the
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.
Horizon does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any
obligation, to publicly release the result of any revisions that
may be made to update any forward-looking statement to reflect the
events or circumstances after the date on which the forward-looking
statement is made, or reflect the occurrence of unanticipated
events, except to the extent required by law.
Contact: Mark E. Secor
Chief Financial Officer
Phone: (219) 873-2611
Fax: (219) 874-9280
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