Heartland Bank Expands with New Branch in Pickerington

GAHANNA, Ohio, May 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- G. Scott McComb, Chairman, President and CEO of Heartland Bank announced today that the bank will be expanding to Pickerington this fall. Heartland has purchased a 2800 SF former bank building at 421 Hill Road N. that features conveniences that  include three drive-through lanes, a drive up ATM machine and night depository.   This branch marks the 12^th location for Gahanna-based Heartland BancCorp, which recently surpassed $600 million in total assets. Heartland was recently named by American Banker Magazine as the 86^th Best Community Bank in the Nation as measured by three year rolling Return on Equity. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the bank has been included in the top 100 ranking.

"Heartland Bank has been serving central Ohio since 1911, and is committed to building and expanding a solid, client-friendly community bank.  The Pickerington community is a very desirable market and we aim to be their Community Bank and partner," McComb said.

About Heartland Bank - Heartland BancCorp is a registered Ohio bank holding company and the parent of Heartland Bank, which operates eleven full-service banking offices.  Heartland Bank, founded in 1911, provides full-service commercial, small business, and consumer banking services; alternative investment services; insurance services; and other financial products and services.  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.  Learn more about Heartland Bank at HeartlandBank.com.

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G. Scott McComb
Chairman, President and CEO
614-337-4600

SOURCE Heartland Bank