Morrill & Janes Bank and Trust Announces Executive Change

Morrill & Janes Bank and Trust is pleased to announce the promotion of Scott Moseley to the position of President. Current President and CEO, Kurt Saylor, who has led the bank through many transitions including the merger with Heartland Financial USA, Inc. in 2013, will remain Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.

Moseley began his banking career in Kansas City, and is now returning to his roots. He most recently served as Regional Market President in the Sheboygan market for Wisconsin Bank & Trust, also a subsidiary of Heartland, the Dubuque, Iowa-based community bank holding company. He joined the bank in 2014 when Heartland acquired Community Bank & Trust, where he served as President and COO. Moseley is a graduate of Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Ind., where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

“I am excited to have Scott join our executive leadership team and assist with meeting and exceeding our growth objectives to better serve our current and future customers,” said Kurt Saylor, CEO of Morrill & Janes Bank and Trust. “Scott is recognized as a strong leader and banker.”

Active in the community, Scott is involved in Rotary and serves on the Board of the Sheboygan County Economic Development Committee (SCEDC).

“I am humbled and excited to become the next President of Morrill & Janes Bank,” said Moseley. “It is an honor to become part of a prosperous bank with an amazing history and lead it to future growth. I look forward to working with the MJB Board of Directors and a talented team of bankers.”

About Morrill & Janes Bank and Trust
Morrill & Janes Bank and Trust Company is a subsidiary of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., and is dedicated to the principles of community banking, including community involvement, an active board of directors, local presidents and local decision-making. Morrill & Janes Bank is based in Merriam, Kansas, and is the first state chartered bank in Kansas. In addition to its new Dallas location, the bank operates eight banking centers in Kansas City and Northeast Kansas, and is a leader in commercial and retail banking. Visit www.mjbtrc.com.

About Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLF) is a diversified financial services company with assets exceeding $8 billion. The company provides banking, mortgage, private client, investment, insurance and consumer finance services to individuals and businesses. Heartland currently has 108 banking locations serving 85 communities in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Colorado, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Texas and California, with mortgage loan production offices in California, Nevada and Idaho. Additional information about Heartland Financial USA, Inc. is available at www.htlf.com.

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