Heartland Bank Announces Staff Appointments

08-Mar-2010 GAHANNA, OHIO… March 8, 2010… G. Scott McComb, President & CEO of Heartland Bank is pleased to announce the following staff appointments:

Marc Ridgway has joined Heartland Bank in Reynoldsburg as Vice President of Commercial Lending. Marc has 29 years of banking experience and has been active in the Rotary Club of Pataskala and Pataskala Chamber of Commerce. He and his wife are long time Reynoldsburg residents.

In making the announcement, McComb stated, “I am proud to have someone of Marc's character and experience in our ranks. Bringing him home to the Reynoldsburg office will also help us to continue to be the community bank of Reynoldsburg through our involvement in the community and his expertise with business clients.”

Gary Kovach has joined Heartland Bank in Westerville as Vice President of Commercial Lending. Gary received his undergraduate degree from Cleveland State University and his MBA from The Ohio State University. Gary has been in banking for over 20 years and is a resident of Westerville.

In making the announcement, McComb stated, “Gary brings many years of experience with him to Heartland. I am glad we have found someone with his qualities and relationships to enhance our Westerville Team."

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 Investments, Inc. Heartland Bank is 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.

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