Horizon Bank Announces Justin Rutkowski as Mortgage Loan Originator

Michigan City, Indiana - Jeff Wojcik, VP, Producing Mortgage Sales Manager, is pleased to announce Justin Rutkowski as Mortgage Loan Originator.

Based in Horizon's Grand Rapids, Michigan office, Rutkowski works with homebuyers and homeowners throughout the mortgage process, helping them find financing solutions tailored to their individual needs. He is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and building lasting relationships while assisting clients in achieving their homeownership goals.

Outside of his professional responsibilities, Rutkowski is actively involved in youth sports. He spent five years as a baseball umpire for both the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) and the NCAA, demonstrating a commitment to leadership, integrity, and teamwork. He currently coaches Little League baseball, where he enjoys mentoring young athletes and supporting youth development through the sport.

About Horizon Bancorp, Inc.
Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: HBNC) is the $6.6 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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