Next stop for Horizon Bank is central Ohio following word this week that their parent corporation, Horizon Bancorp, will set up shop in Dublin, Ohio.
Horizon Bancorp has announced that they are expanding the company’s operating area into central Ohio by establishing a loan production office located at 545 Metro Place South in 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 Bancorp CEO Craig Dwight says, “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.” He adds, “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 says, “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.” Additionally, Lamping adds, “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.”
Horizon Bancorp is an independent, commercial bank holding company headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana serving northern and central Indiana, southwest and central Michigan and central Ohio through its commercial banking subsidiary Horizon Bank, which has multiple branches throughout Michigan’s Great Southwest. Horizon also offers mortgage-banking services throughout the Midwest. You can find them online at www.horizonbank.com.
