Stephanie Watson Graduates from The Graduate School of Banking at Wisconson - Madison

27-Oct-2009 Gahanna, OHIO ...October 27, 2009… Stephanie Watson, Vice President, Director of Human Resources and Training at Heartland Bank was awarded a diploma on August 21, 2009, at commencement exercises during the 65th annual session of the prestigious Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The School, sponsored by the 18 state bankers associations comprising the Central States Conference of Bankers Associations, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was established in 1945 to provide bankers with an opportunity for advanced study and research in banking, economics and leadership. Instruction at the Graduate School of Banking takes place during two-week resident sessions for three consecutive summers, along with comprehensive study between summer resident sessions. The curriculum focuses on the management of strategic issues faced by banking executives and financial services industry professionals.

Scott McComb, President and CEO of Heartland Bank commented, “I am proud to have Stephanie driving the people portfolio here at Heartland. Her training background and now in-depth knowledge of banking will continue to be a major factor to Heartland's success.”

Heartland BancCorp is a registered Ohio bank holding company and the parent of Heartland Bank, which operates eleven full-service banking offices. Alternative investment services are provided through Infinex Financial Group. Heartland Bank is a state chartered bank, a member of the Federal Reserve, a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender. Heartland BancCorp is currently quoted on the over- the-counter (OTC) Bulletin Board Service under the symbol HLAN.

For Immediate Release: October 27, 2009 – 8:00 a.m.
Contact: G. Scott McComb – President and CEO Phone: 614-337-4600

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