Quarterlytics / Financial Services / Banks - Regional / Heartland BancCorp

Heartland BancCorp

hlan · OTC Financial Services
Claim this profile
Ticker hlan
Exchange OTC
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
Employees 51-200
← All annual reports
FY2015 Annual Report · Heartland BancCorp
Sign in to download
Loading PDF…
Heartland BancCorp

Parent Company of Heartland Bank

ANNUAL REPORT

2015

April 2, 2016

Dear Shareholders,

2015  continued  the  financial  trends  we  have  witnessed  for  the  last  few  years  in  Central  Ohio 
and  ultimately,  contributed  to  the  success  of  Central  Ohio’s  Community  Bank,  Heartland.  After 
experiencing continued momentum from the economy and a thirst for our brand of community 
banking,  we  were  compelled  to  explore  new  initiatives,  expansion,  and  personnel  growth  for 
an already high performing team. We continue to plan for the future by investing in our people, 
processes, and technology while holding the line on accountability. Our strategy of seeking clients 
that  appreciate  value  in  their  banking  relationship,  and  providing  value  to  that  relationship, 
continues to be a winner in the marketplace. For the fifth straight year, we have been ranked in 
American  Banker  magazine’s “Top  200  Community  Banks”,  ranking  77th,  validating  that  our  core 
strategy is indeed in demand and effective.

The continued merger and acquisition market in our industry has 
created  a  crease  of  opportunity  that  can  be  taken  advantage  of 
by  only  the  most  astute  and  consistent  institutions.  Heartland’s 
flexibility, agility, speed to market, and “value add” has positioned 
us well in a changing landscape. Being Central Ohio’s Community 
Bank has never been more advantageous, and we have positioned 
ourselves well for this movement. 

This position, along with a robust local economy, has fueled physical 
expansion  of  the  branch  network  to  include  our  Pickerington 
location  with  two  other  Central  Ohio  communities,  Hilliard  and 
Clintonville,  following  closely  as  branches  are  in  the  planning 
stages  in  these  locations.  As  a  result  of  the  continued  growth  of 
the bank, our corporate offices and operational departments have 
been displaced to multiple locations around Columbus.  This, along 
with the need for more office space, has contributed to the decision 
to develop a new corporate center. While we gave a valiant effort 
to  restore  the  original  Port  Columbus  Airport Terminal,  the  costs 
associated  with  this  leased  facility  outweighed  the  long  term 
objectives of the bank. We’re proud to have partnered with the City 
of Whitehall, on a six acre parcel along Hamilton Road where we will 
develop a 60,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art corporate center. This will 
enable the bank to become more efficient in corporate operations, 
promote employee health and wellness, aid in recruiting the best 
talent, and foster a new partnership with an up and coming Central 
Ohio community in need of its own community bank.

All  of  this  growth  and  success  is  due  to  the  fine  team  we  have 
built  over  the  years  at  Heartland.  Growing  bankers  from  within 
has  been  a  mainstay  of  the  organization,  and  there  is  no  better 
example  than  20  year  veteran,  Carrie  Almendinger,  who  was 
promoted  to  Executive Vice  President  and  Chief  Financial  Officer 
this  past  spring. To  address  retirements,  the  changing  landscape 
of  banking,  along  with  our  continued  growth,  we  implemented 
a  re-alignment  of  management  in  the  fall,  adding  expertise  and 
management  experience  to  the  team  with  Brian  Mauntel,  our 
current Chief Operations Officer. The addition and evolution of the 
Distribution Strategies Group, headed by veteran, Ashley Trout, will 
allow  the  bank  to  grow  and  perfect  our  internal  processes  while 
simultaneously deploying new technology and increasing delivery 
of our community bank offerings. Many more enhancements and 
team  additions  have  occurred  improving  our  people  portfolio, 
sales management, credit underwriting, and operations. Put quite 
simply, you win with happy people, and we remain committed to 

our team members and their families. 

The  commercial  lending  group  has  been  an  asset  of  the  bank 
since  its  modern  day  inception,  being  known  as  a  leader  in  SBA 
and  small  business  financing.  Their  continued  impact  on  our 
communities  helps  support  the  growth  and  success  of  Central 
Ohio  businesses.  This  year,  we  returned  to  the  bank’s  roots  by 
establishing an agribusiness lending group that will span the state 
of  Ohio.  We  feel  that  this  will  diversify  our  loan  portfolio,  create 
long lasting relationships, and begin the delivery of our brand to 
a  wider  footprint  in  the  region.  Leveraging  and  embracing  our 
roots in agriculture, along with our relationships and long lasting 
support  of  Ohio  4H,  positions  us  well  within  this  industry  across 
the state. 

All  of  this  success  and  the  emergence  of  Basel  III  required  the 
bank to seek more capital in 2015. The current rate environment 
provided  a  unique  opportunity  for  the  bank  to  deliver  a  quality 
return on investment for investors while not diluting shareholders’ 
ownership.  In the fall, $5.4 million was raised through a sub-debt 
offering at a rate of 4.99%, with $5.1 million fixed for 10 years. This 
internal effort saved the bank over $300,000 in costs and secured 
new  capital  at  a  rate  not  seen  by  any  financial  institution  below 
$1  billion  in  assets  nationally.  The  result  speaks  volumes  to  the 
consistence in performance, profitability, and strength your board 
of directors has delivered, as well as the confidence in the strength 
of your community bank and its management team. Collectively, 
these attributes form the definition of shareholder value.

As we forge into 2016, we will stay the course, seeking those who 
seek value from their banking relationship. Your direct involvement 
in  that  promotion  is  greatly  appreciated.  Share  your  Heartland 
story  with  your  friends  and  colleagues,  and  thank  you  for  your 
continued support and referrals. 

Community banking is alive and well in the Heartland, and we’re 
just getting started.

G. Scott McComb
Chairman, President and CEO

THE YEAR IN REVIEW

O

R

E G

DEMA N D   D

E P OSIT BALANC
%
27.57

H

W

T

Federal Financial Institutions 
Examination Council’s UBPR 
(Uniform Bank Performance Report)

RANKED

#77

on Top 200 Community 
Banks and Thrifts List

12

$27MM
E P OSIT BALANC
First year growth in 
DEMA N D   D
Agribusiness Lending

E G

R

O

W

T

H

Completed

$5.4MM

sale of fixed and variable rate 
subordinated 
notes

Opened 12th branch  
in Pickerington

Highest ranking for financial 
strength and security.

COLUMBUS  
BUSINESS FIRST

#7 SBA LENDERS LIST

Ranked by Columbus District 
and Cincinnati Branch Loans 
in SBA fiscal 2015

E P OSIT BALANC

DEMA N D   D
SBA U.S. Small Business 

Administration

E G

H

W

R

T

O

#8

in the District of 
Columbus
$9,175,500 in 504 and 7a 
Loans as of 9/30/15. 9/30/15 is 
the fiscal year end for the SBA

DEMA N D   D
+12.3%

TOTAL ASSET 
GROWTH!

DEMA N D   D

Flying
High in
2015

E G

E P OSIT BALANC

R

O

W

T

Up, Up and Away……

H

The inaugural launch of the Heartland Bank 
hot air balloon took place in August of 2015 
at the 50th Annual Reynoldsburg Tomato 
Festival.  The balloon supports the bank’s 
marketing, public relations and special event 
efforts while complimenting brand-building 
and awareness strategies.  Our Balloon 
Crew flew over the Pelotonia-Pickerington 
start line, Little Brown Jug, Ohio State 
football and Crew SC tailgating, high school 
football games and Farm Science Review. 

E P OSIT BALANC

E G

R

DEMAN D  D

O

W

T

H

E POSIT BALANC

E G

R

O

W

T

H

4

Performance and 
EXCELLENCE

The past year signified unparalleled success for Heartland BancCorp, 
as  2015  financial  results  represent  the  most  profitable  year  in  its  27 
year  history.  Net  income  for  2015  increased  34%  to  $8.1  million  or 
$5.13  per  diluted  share,  following  an  $879  thousand  life  insurance 
benefit. Core earnings for 2015, excluding the life insurance benefit, 
also  achieved  record  levels,  increasing  19%  to  $7.2  million  or  $4.57 
per  diluted  share,  compared  to  $6.1  million  or  $3.87  per  diluted 
share in 2014. Return on average assets and equity were 1.18% and 
12.91%  respectively  for  the  year,  and  compare  to  .99%  and  10.57% 
for  2014.  Improved  operating  results  were  further  driven  by  higher 
loan quality, which allowed for reduced loan loss provision expense 
by  $495  thousand,  down  39%  compared  to  2014.  In  addition,  a  9% 
growth in loan balances and 28% growth in demand deposit balances 
helped drive net interest margin higher to 4.02%, compared to 4.00% 
for the prior year. Finally, Heartland continued its history of managing 
expenses, evidenced by the efficiency ratio of 59.75%, which is among 
the  best  in  the  Bank’s  peer  group.  Heartland  BancCorp’s  financial 
performance  in  2015  reflects  the  strength  and  commitment  of  the 
board of directors, and quality of the Heartland team. 

Heartland  BancCorp  ended  2015  with  strong  liquidity,  and  the 
Company exceeded all regulatory requirements in 2015.  Capital levels 
were strengthened as a result of higher earnings during the year, yet 
capital planning was a key focus of management due to the current 
and  projected  growth  trajectory.  In  November,  Heartland  BancCorp 
completed  a  private  placement  to  accredited  investors  of  $5.4 
million in aggregate principal of fixed and variable rate subordinated 
promissory  notes,  with  a  weighted  interest  rate  of  4.986%.  The 
proceeds  will  give  Heartland  the  opportunity  to  further  execute  its 
business  plan  and  meet  the  growing  demand  from  clients  and  the 
marketplace.

Overview of Operations:
Net interest income, before provision for loan loss, for 2015 was $25.4 
million,  up  11%  or  $2.6  million  compared  to  2014.  Interest  income 
of $28.8 million for 2015 increased $3.1 million or 12%, and interest 
expense on deposits and borrowings increased $455 thousand or 16% 
compared  to  2014. The  expectation  of  a  stable  economy,  improved 
loan quality, and expected loan growth, led management to record a 
provision for loan loss of $760 thousand in 2015. With net loan charge-
offs of $395 thousand, this resulted in an increase of $365 thousand 
to the allowance for loan loss, which ended the year at $5.7 million. 
The allowance as a percent of loans outstanding was 1.05% at the end 
of  2015  representing  a  decline  from  1.06%  at  the  end  of  2014.  Net 
interest income, after provision for loan loss, totaled $24.7 million, up 
$3.1 million or 14% in 2015 compared to 2014.

Non-Interest income of $3.9 million for 2015 increased $844 thousand 
or 27% compared to 2014.  The higher non-interest income in 2015 
was  due  primarily  to  life  insurance  proceeds,  which  totaled  $879 
thousand.  Excluding  the  life  insurance  income,  non-interest  income 
for 2015 decreased by $41 thousand due to lower net gains realized 
on the sale of available-for-sale investment securities, which declined 

by  $118  thousand  in  2015.  Additionally,  gains  on  sales  of  other 
real  estate  owned  totaled  $5  thousand  in  2015,  a  decrease  of  $205 
thousand compared to 2014.

Non-Interest  expense  was  $17.6  million  for  2015,  up  $1.2  million  or 
8% over 2014.  Total salary and employee benefit expense increased 
$1.0  million  or  11.2%  in  2015.    The  higher  employee  cost  was  due 
to  increased  staff  for  the  new  Pickerington  branch,  an  executive 
management  team  addition  to  further 
increase  management 
expertise  to  facilitate  continued  growth,  and  higher  employee  and 
incentive  costs  related  to  strong  loan  production.  Professional  fees 
totaling  $498  thousand  in  2015  declined  $274  thousand  or  36%, 
reflecting a decline in legal expense from improved loan quality. 

Financial Condition:
Total  assets  increased  $79.8  million,  or  12%,  to  $729.5  million  as  of 
December 31, 2015, compared to $649.7 million in 2014.  Net loans 
outstanding  increased  to  $541.0  million,  up  $42.4  million  or  9% 
compared  to  net  loans  of  $498.6  million  at  the  end  of  2014.  Total 
commercial loans (excluding agriculture) increased $25 million, up 7% 
as of December 31, 2015, of which commercial (non-real estate) loans 
grew 12% to $51.1 million, and commercial real estate loans increased 
6%  to  $353.1.    As  a  result  of  the  focus  on  Agricultural  lending,  net 
Agricultural loan balances grew to $12.8 million as of December 31, 
2015.  Retail loans outstanding totaled $130.0 million, an increase of 
4% over 2014, with residential real estate loans up 4% to $94.3 million. 
Overall  asset  quality  continued  to  improve  during  2015,  with  non-
performing  assets  declining  to  .72%  of  total  assets,  down  10  basis 
points from .82% as of December 31, 2014.

Heartland BancCorp funds earning asset growth through its deposit 
relationships.   Total  deposits  as  of  December  31,  2015  were  $623.0 
million,  up  12%  from  $556.2  million  as  of  December  31,  2014.  A 
key  element  of  Heartland’s  deposit  strategy  continues  to  focus  on 
growing commercial and retail transaction accounts.  This strategy is 
evidenced by the $30.1 million or 28% growth in non-interest bearing 
demand deposit accounts during 2015.

Shareholders’ Equity:
Total  shareholders’  equity  remained  strong,  growing  10%  to  $66.7 
million  in  2015.  Based  upon  shares  outstanding,  the  book  value  of 
shareholders’  equity  increased  9%  from  $39.05  at  year-end  2014 
to  $42.61  per  share  as  of  December  31,  2015.  Among  the  financial 
strengths of Heartland BancCorp is its capital position, which exceeds 
regulatory  guidelines  and  compares  favorably  to  peers  and  other 
Ohio based banks.  Tier 1 leverage, Common equity Tier 1, Tier 1 risk 
based and Total risk based capital ratios were 9.20%, 11.95%, 11.95%, 
and  12.99%  respectively  as  of  December  31,  2015.    Regulatory 
requirements for a “well-capitalized bank” are 5%, 6.5%, 8%, and 10% 
respectively for these measurements.   In 2015, Heartland BancCorp 
paid  a  dividend  of  $1.47  per  share,  representing  a  yield  of  3.26% 
on the weighted average market price of $45.17 per share for 2015. 
Dividends paid resulted in a payout ratio of 28.26% for 2015.  

Heartland BancCorp

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
December 31, 2015 and 2014

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME 
Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014

2015 

2014

Interest Income 

Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

  Available-for-sale securities 

  Held-to-maturity securities, fair value $6,407,215 

 and $6,914,217 at December 31, 2015 and 2014,  
respectively 

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $5,715,827 
and $5,350,637 at December 31, 2015 and 2014,  
respectively 

36,994,171  

22,561,068 

  114,492,664  

  101,479,692 

 6,044,094  

 6,454,963 

  540,958,372  

  498,585,125 

Loans  

Securities

Taxable  

Tax-exempt 

  Other  

Premises and equipment 

13,506,350  

12,653,144 

Interest Expense

  Non-marketable equity securities 

2,658,239  

2,655,439 

  Deposits 

Foreclosed assets held for sale 

 -  

108,082 

  Borrowings 

     Total interest income 

   28,754,809  

 25,698,345 

1,958,082  

1,803,108 

     Total interest expense 

Net Interest Income 

Provision for Loan Losses 

417,353  

 1,722,934  

 9,327,518  

1,416,804  

417,353 

1,574,075 

1,215,898 

174,341 

$  729,496,581  

$  649,682,288 

Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses 

   24,688,933  

 21,591,987 

Non-interest income

Service charges 

 1,925,467  

 1,980,529 

  Net gain and commissions on loan sales  

 241,742  

  Net realized gains on sales of available-for-sale securities 

 18,291  

$  139,226,242  

$  108,394,566 

  Benefit in excess of life insurance cash value 

  Net realized gain on sales of foreclosed assets 

Saving, NOW and money market 

  219,076,813  

  203,367,315 

  Other  

  264,651,203 

  244,394,645 

     Total non-interest income 

 3,950,240  

 3,105,952 

Interest receivable 

  Goodwill 

  Deferred income taxes 

Life insurance assets 

  Other   

          Total assets 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   Liabilities

  Deposits

   Demand 

Time 

          Total deposits 

Short-term borrowings 

Long-term debt 

Interest payable and other liabilities 

  622,954,258  

  556,156,526 

29,150,118  

28,395,316 

 5,460,000  

 - 

5,270,849  

4,421,322 

Non-interest Expense

Salaries and employee benefits 

  Net occupancy and equipment expense 

          Total liabilities 

  662,835,225  

  588,973,164 

   Shareholders’ Equity

Common stock, without par value; authorized  

5,000,000 shares;  issued 2015 - 1,564,581 shares,  
2014 - 1,554,457 shares 

Retained earnings 

23,872,599  

23,558,806 

41,991,488  

36,160,565 

  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 

797,269  

989,753 

          Total shareholders’ equity 

66,661,356  

60,709,124 

          Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 

$  729,496,581  

$  649,682,288 

          Book value per share 

$ 

42.61  

$ 

39.05 

  Data processing fees 

Professional fees 

  Marketing expense 

Printing and office supplies 

State financial institution tax 

FDIC Insurance premiums 

  Other  

     Total non-interest expense 

Income before Income Tax 

Provision for Income Taxes 

Net Income 

Basic Earnings Per Share 

Diluted Earnings Per Share 

2015 

2014

$  25,775,945  

$  22,767,132 

 1,376,312  

 1,551,627  

 50,925  

 1,256,494 

 1,626,882 

 47,837 

 3,256,624  

 2,834,757 

 49,252  

 16,601 

 3,305,876  

 2,851,358 

   25,448,933  

 22,846,987 

 760,000  

 1,255,000 

 121,695 

 136,701 

 209,901 

 - 

 657,126 

 5,308  

 879,488  

 879,945  

   10,331,707  

 1,842,702  

 1,082,143  

 498,406  

 545,990  

 158,877  

 423,926  

 411,000  

 9,294,269 

 1,706,778 

 1,018,464 

 772,812 

 598,036 

 165,248 

 373,224 

 342,089 

 2,261,155  

 2,060,441 

   17,555,906  

 16,331,361 

   11,083,267  

 2,955,567  

$   8,127,700  

$ 

$ 

 5.21  

5.13  

 8,366,578 

 2,285,364 

 6,081,214 

 3.92 

3.87 

$ 

$ 

$ 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6

Keeping our community 
SMILING

Mark Pi Jr.
President at Sunrise Foods

“Sunrise  began  to  grow  very  quickly  and  several  other 
banks  were  unable  to  meet  our  needs.  Heartland  Bank 
partnered  with  Ohio  Development  Services  Agency  on 
their  Collateral  Enhancement  Program  and  was  able  to 
finance us when other banks turned us down. Heartland 
Bank has been able to meet our banking needs ever since!”

Victoria Burton
CFO at Burton Metal Finishings

“Heartland  Bank  stood  beside  the  Burton  family  when 
many  banks  would  have  walked  away.  They  represent 
many things that are difficult to find in the business world 
today. The employees of the bank personally know who 
you are and find ways with their expertise to help get you 
the financing that fits your needs.”

Brad Jalovec
Route 62 BBQ 

“Heartland Bank has been my partner in business since we 
opened in 2007. Being located in a small, rural community, 
I was looking for a bank that would take a personal interest 
in my business and financial matters. Over the past eight 
years,  I  have  been  impressed  with  their  professional 
approach and personal touch.  I look forward to continuing 
our relationship for many years to come.”

Christian and Sybil McCoy
Cookie Bouquet

“Without  Heartland  Bank,  I  wouldn’t  be  in  business. 
Cookie  Bouquets  was  a  struggling  on-line  provider 
of  cookies  arranged  in  floral  like  bouquets  for  special 
occasions and holidays. I wanted to buy it and capitalize 
on its footprint in the world of e-Commerce. Having just 
completed my one year anniversary, I couldn’t be happier 
and  more  proud  of  our  performance  to  date.  Heartland 
Bank is a true trusting partner in every sense of the word.” 

David Patel 
Indus Hotels 

“Indus  Hotels  is  committed  to 
building long-term relationships 
with our customers, employees, 
investors.  Heartland 
and  our 
Bank  shares  that  same  passion. 
Most 
importantly,  Heartland 
Bank  was  there  for  us  when  we 
needed  them  the  most;  at  the 
depth  of  the  last  recession.  For 
that,  we  are  extremely  grateful. 
Thank You, Team Heartland!”

Taking Stock in Your 
Community

When you buy shares in Heartland BancCorp, you’re supporting 
an entire community and a trusted institution that shares your 
values of hard work, personal commitment, community support 
and sound financial practices.

Interested in becoming a Shareholder?
To learn more about Heartland BancCorp shares, please contact one of the 
following:

•	 Scott McComb, Chairman, President and CEO of Heartland Bank or  

Jennifer Eckert, Vice President, Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary  
(614) 337-4600

•	 Your Financial Advisor

•	 Heartland Investment Services (614) 839-2265

Heartland BancCorp
Total Return Performance

Heartland BancCorp
SNL Bank Pink >$500 M
SNL Midwest Bank

275

250

225

200

175

150

125

100

80

l

e
u
a
V
x
e
d
n

I

HLAN Heartland BancCorp is currently quoted on the over-the-counter (OTC)  

Bulletin Board Service under the symbol HLAN.

Heartland BancCorp     I     ir.HeartlandBank.com

12/2011

12/2012

12/2013

12/2014

12/2015

This graph depicts the yearly percentage change in Heartland BancCorp’s cumulative total 
shareholder  return  against  the  cumulative  return  of  the  SNL  Bank  Pink  Sheet  index  of 
banking institutions over $500 million in total assets and the SNL Midwest Bank  index over 
the last 5-year  fiscal periods.  Calculations include the reinvestment of dividends and are 
indexed to the base year measurement point (closing price on the last trading day before the 
beginning of the registrant’s fifth preceding fiscal year).

Statements made are a reflection of past performance of the bank and holding company and should not be considered a projection of future performance.  Investments involve varying degrees of risk, including possible loss of principal.  Funds 
held in corporate stock are not considered a deposit of the bank or bank holding company, not guaranteed by the bank or holding company and are not insured by the FDIC or any government agency and may lose value.

 
8

Caring for our 
COMMUNITIES

A Tradition of  
Giving

104.9 The River’s Mission Backpack 

NES Hop (PACT)

Asian American Commerce Group

OCAT (Airport)

Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio

CD102.5 For The Kids

Central Ohio Diabetes Association

Columbus Kappa Foundation

Crew Soccer Foundation

Croton Church of Christ Food Pantry

Dublin Food Pantry

Ernie Reyes World Martial Arts 
Association

Gahanna Lincoln High School DECA

Gahanna Residents in Need (G.R.I.N.)

Gahanna Soccer Association Sponsor

Grove City Food Pantry Emergency 
Services, Inc.

Grow Licking County 

Johnstown Athletic Boosters

Johnstown Food Pantry

Licking County Courthouse Lighting 
Committee

LifeTown Lessons For Life

Lutheran Social Services Food Pantry

An Evening of Ohio Wine and Food, 
benefiting Ohio 4-H Youth Development

Ohio 4-H Celebration of Youth

Ohio Children’s Hunger Alliance

Oldtime Farming Festival

Pelotonia

Relay For Life

Reynoldsburg Helping Hands Food 
Pantry

Rhema Christian Center

Southwestern City Schools

St. Matthews Catholic Church - Gahanna

Stephanie Spielman Fund 

The James Cancer Hospital

The Open Shelter

Tyler’s Light

UNCF Walk for Education

United Way of Central Ohio

USO

Victory Ministries For Children’s 
Outreach Program

March of Dimes - March for Babies

Vineyard Grace Fellowship

Masonic Learning Centers for Children 
with Dyslexia

Westerville Area Resource Ministry 
(W.A.R.M.)

Mental Health America of Licking 
County-YES Program

2015 
at a Glance

Columbus Crew SC Partnership:  
This Preferred Banking Partner 
sponsorship has provided Heartland 
Bank with the opportunity to reach a 
new demographic of customers with 
on-site signage at MAPFRE Stadium, 
suite access to every event, pre-game 
plaza appearances, a Crew SC debit/
credit card program and endorsement 
with Crew SC Midfielder, Wil Trapp.  

Employee  
Initiatives

104.9 The River’s Mission Backpack

18th annual Heartland Bank Charity Golf 
Classic

Girl Scouts Financial Literacy

Johnstown Monroe’s Searfoss 
Elementary School 4th grade Financial 
Literacy

8th Annual Money Matters Free 
Financial Summit

Tiney’s Team Pelotonia ride for cancer 
research

Silent Auction at annual Holiday Party to 
benefit local food banks and non-profits

Heartland Bank 
Sponsored Events

Farm Science Review

Gahanna Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival

Grove City Arts in the Alley

Hartford Fair

Hilltop Bean Dinner

Johnstown Fireman’s Festival

Newark Bluegrass on Main Street

North Market’s Craft Brew Festival

Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival

Summer Jam at Westgate Park

Westerville Music & Arts Festival

OSDC  
Awards

 The Ohio Statewide Development 
Corporation named Heartland Bank 
as their ‘Bank of the Year’ and VP, 
Commercial Relationship Manager, 
Bob Crow, as their ‘Lender of the 
Year’ for their work with OSDC to 
obtain financing approval for six 
different businesses representing a 
total projected investment of over 
$6 million.

Celebrating pre-game at the Crew SC v. Timbers 
MLS Cup Championship match at MAPFRE Stadium

Agribusiness Intern Brandon Spangler is honored 
by CEO Scott McComb and VP, Manager of 
Agribusiness Joel Oney for his work in our 
Internship Program

OSDC Bank of the Year

Celebrating Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Proud to partner with 104.9 The River to accept 
school supply donations for Mission Backpack

OSDC Lender of the Year - Bob Crow

Hosted Tailgate for the Troops event prior to the 
OSU v. Northern Illinois game

Crew SC Midfielder, Wil Trapp #20, hands out 
trophies at the Gahanna Fall Open

Heartland Bank RV 
Made appearances at both Ohio 
State football games and Columbus 
Crew SC matches, local parades and 
festivals and youth soccer events in 
central Ohio. The RV even served as 
the backdrop for the USO Tailgate for 
the Troops cookout that served 250 
military veterans this fall.

Product Launch:  
Launched free suite of security 
features in 2015, including Trusteer 
Rapport by IBM, an online fraud 
protection software that mitigates 
financial malware infections and Card 
Valet, a smartphone app that not only 
detects unauthorized account activity, 
but allows users to control debit card 
usage.

Heartland Bank Tiney’s Team at the Pelotonia 100 
mile finish line

Hilliard dignitaries join CEO Scott McComb at the 
groundbreaking ceremony on August 26

10

Leadership and 
TEAMWORK

Heartland Senior Management Team 

G. Scott McComb

Chariman, President and CEO

Our Senior Management team 
represents what Heartland Bank is all 
about:  people and the relationships 
we build as a community bank.  
Each member not only brings 
detailed insight, knowledge and 
expertise to Heartland Bank, but 
also a passion for helping our 
customers and communities plan, 
grow and succeed.

Carrie L. 
Almendinger

EVP, Chief Financial 
Officer

Brian T. 
Mauntel

EVP, Chief Operating 
Officer

William A. 
Daily, Jr.

SVP, Commercial
Lending Manager

Joseph A. 
Duffey

VP, Director of
Credit 
Administration

Mark J.  
Posey
VP, Director of 
Investment Services,  
Heartland;  
Investment Executive, 
Infinex

Alissa R. 
Schierberl

AVP,  Director of  
Human Resources

Steven C.  
Hines

EVP, Chief 
Administration 
Officer

David P.  
Curby

SVP, Mortgage 
Lending

Benjamin J. 
Babcanec

VP, Head of Retail  
Administration

Jennifer L. 
Eckert

VP, Compliance 
Officer,
Corporate Secretary

Ashley A.  
Trout

VP, Director of 
Distribution 
Strategies

Gretchen A.  
Hof

AO, Director of 
Marketing

Heartland BancCorp Directors 

Arthur G.H. Bing M.D. 
Retired 
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon 

David C. Kotary 
Senior Vice President 
Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC

Gary D. Paine 
Owner 
Pilot Freight Services

William A. Dodson, Jr. 
EVP/Community Relations Director, 
Rhema Christian Center

Gerald K. McClain 
President 
The Jerry McClain Company, Inc.

William J. Schottenstein 
Principal 
Arshot Investment Corporation

Jay B. Eggspuehler, Esq. 
Isaac Wiles

Jodi L. Garrison 
CPA, Partner 
Hirth, Norris & Garrsion, LLP

John R. Haines 
Retired 
John R. Haines Insurance Agency

G. Scott McComb 
Chairman, President and CEO 
Heartland Bank

Robert C. Overs 
Retired, EVP & COO 
Technical Rubber Company, Inc.

George R. Smith 
Retired, EVP & CFO 
Heartland Bank

Richard A. Vincent 
President & CEO 
Osteopathic Heritage Foundation and 
Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of 
Nelsonville

Heartland BancCorp 
Directors Emeritus

Heartland BancCorp 
Officers

Heartland Insurance 
Services

I. Robert Amerine 
Chairman, American Apex Corporation

G. Scott McComb 
Chairman, President and CEO

Agent Representation 
Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC.  

Jack J. Eggspuehler 
President, Aerosafe, Inc.

Jay B. Eggspuehler, Esq. 
Vice Chairman 

Tiney M. McComb 
Founder, Heartland BancCorp

Jodi L. Garrison 
Secretary

Cheryl C. Poulton 
Executive Chairman, Tech International

Carrie L. Almendinger 
Treasurer

Heartland Investment 
Services

Mark J. Posey 
VP, Director of Investment Services, 
Heartland; 
Investment Executive, Infinex 

CENTRAL OHIO FOOTPRINT

1

2

5

14

13

9

7

10

INTERSTATE

71

4

11

8

INTERSTATE

70

6

NEWARK

3

INTERSTATE

270

12

Call Us Today

1.  Croton 

740-893-2191

9.  Westerville 

614-839-2265

2. 

Johnstown 

740-967-6500

10. 

 Stygler Road 

614-475-7024

3.  Grove City 

614-875-1884

11. 

 Capitol Square 

614-416-0244

4.  Wilson Road 

614-351-2100

12. 

 Pickerington 

614-321-4919

5.  Dublin 

6.  Newark 

7.  Gahanna 

614-798-8818

740-349-7888

614-337-4605

8.  Reynoldsburg 

614-416-0400

13.  Worthington Christian Village 

614-846-6076

14.  Friendship Village of Dublin 

614-923-0575

General Info

Heartland BancCorp is a registered Ohio bank holding company and the parent of 
Heartland Bank, which operates twelve 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. 

HeartlandBank.com
Proudly serving central Ohio since 1911
Member FDIC      NMLS# 440231                Equal Housing Lender

Heartland’s Shared 
Values

•	 Superior service is our highest 

priority.

•	 Productivity is an integral part 

of our corporate strategy.

•	 Team players receive the 

highest rewards.

•	 Quality is rewarded as well as 

quantity.

•	 Rewards will include 

advancement, recognition 
and/or incentive 
compensation.

•	 Through access to accurate 
information, we will strive 
to keep ourselves and our 
customers informed.

•	 We will constantly seek to 

improve how we are perceived 
by our customers.

•	 We will empower our 

employees to perform their 
duties in a responsible 
manner.

•	 We will seek to know our cost 

of doing business.

•	 We encourage the exploring 

of new ideas.

•	 Our business is to provide 
customer satisfaction 
profitability.

•	 We value loyalty, honesty and 
integrity in our relationships.

•	 We are committed to the 
enrichment of our local 
communities through our 
involvement.

Mission Statement

It is Heartland Bank’s mission to 
provide the best personalized 
financial services at competitive 
prices for the economic growth 
and well being of individuals 
and businesses within our 
communities. This goal shall be 
accomplished through well-
trained, caring employees with 
unquestionable integrity, who 
practice sound and innovative 
banking principles, which will 
maximize bank profits and 
growth. 

850 North Hamilton Road
Gahanna, OH 43230

HeartlandBank.com
1 (800) 697-0049

Member FDIC      NMLS# 440231                Equal Housing Lender