Horizon Bank Welcomes Dawn Lara to Vice President, Senior Commercial Operations Officer

Lynn Kerber, Chief Commercial Banking Officer, Horizon Bank, is pleased to announce the addition of Dawn Lara, Vice President, Senior Commercial Operations Officer to the Commercial Banking Division.

Bringing over 30 years of extensive experience in the financial industry, Lara has held notable positions, including Senior Vice President Chief Operations Administration Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Conversion Team Lead, and Director of Treasury Management Operations. Her diverse background encompasses expertise in compliance and risk management, project management, system administration, and vendor management.

In her new role, Lara will play a pivotal role in supporting the overall Commercial Banking Division creating additional and specialized capacity that will directly benefit their team, advisors, and customers alike. Her responsibilities will span operational and administrative matters, including project oversight, driving increased productivity and efficiency, providing technology and workflow support, overseeing operational risk management, and addressing compliance matters.

This strategic appointment reflects Horizon Bank's commitment to reinforcing its commercial operations with top-tier talent, ensuring the continued delivery of exceptional services to clients.

About Horizon Bancorp, Inc.

Horizon Bancorp, Inc. is an independent, commercial bank holding company serving Indiana and Michigan through its commercial banking subsidiary, Horizon Bank. Horizon Bancorp, Inc. 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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