Steve Kring, Regional President, has announced the promotion of Kim Modigell to Vice President, Group Commercial Lending Manager at Horizon Bank. This appointment places Modigell in a key leadership position overseeing the bank's commercial lending operations.
Modigell brings extensive experience to her new role, with more than 24 years in the banking industry. She has served Horizon Bank through multiple tenures during her career, indicating a sustained commitment to the institution. Most recently, Modigell held the position of Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer. In this capacity, she played a key role in supporting clients and was instrumental in driving growth within the bank’s commercial lending portfolio. Her efforts in this area were noted for their effectiveness in expanding the bank's commercial activities.
Her academic background includes studies in Business Administration, which she pursued at both Lake Michigan College and Western Michigan University. Horizon Bank representatives have highlighted her substantial experience, demonstrated leadership, and her dedication to serving clients as qualities that have made her a valued member of the Horizon team. These attributes are expected to be central to her success in managing the commercial lending group.
Horizon Bancorp, Inc., which is the bank holding company for Horizon Bank, is a nearly $6.6 billion-asset entity. The bank serves customers across various Midwestern markets through a combination of convenient digital tools and a network of branches located in Indiana and Michigan. Horizon Bank's headquarters are located in Northwest Indiana’s Michigan City.
For its retail customers, Horizon provides a range of financial products and services, including prime residential loans, indirect auto financing, and other secured consumer lending options. It also offers a full suite of personal banking services and wealth management solutions. On the business side, Horizon Bank delivers an array of in-market business banking services and treasury management solutions. The bank also specializes in equipment financing, serving customers both regionally and nationally. Commercial lending constitutes a significant part of the bank's overall operations, accounting for over half of its total loans. This strong emphasis on commercial lending underscores the strategic importance of Modigell's new role in guiding this critical segment of the bank's services. Her promotion aligns with the bank's ongoing efforts to strengthen its commercial offerings for businesses throughout the regions it serves, including those across Indiana.