Home Federal Bank Makes Recent Hires in Mortgage and Commercial Lending Divisions

SHREVEPORT, La., Nov. 12, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Home Federal Bank (OTC Bulletin Board: HFBL) announced the hiring of two new employees, Rocky Maddox and Sean Deere.

"I'm excited about Rocky and Sean joining the Home Federal Bank team," said Jim Barlow, President of Home Federal Bank. "They are not only very capable lenders, but also active supporters of our community. They come to HFB with the right experience and relationships to play a key role in the continued growth of our company."

Maddox joined Home Federal in October as a Mortgage Loan Officer. He was previously a Mortgage Lender with a regional bank, where he was recognized for being in the top 10 percent of loan officers in the company. Rocky has a Bachelor's Degree from Louisiana State University in Shreveport.

Deere worked most recently as a Commercial Lender at a regional bank in Shreveport. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University in Shreveport, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance. This month, Sean joins Home Federal as a Vice President in the Commercial Lending Division.

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. is the mid-tier holding company for Home Federal Bank which conducts business from its main office, two financial centers and a commercial lending office all located in northwest Louisiana. Home Federal recently shifted focus to becoming a full-service bank and is committed to providing an unparalleled level of personal service while helping customers meet all their financial needs. Additional information is available at www.hfbla.com.

SOURCE Home Federal Bank