September 4, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Horizon Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: HRZB) (Horizon), the bank holding company for Horizon Bank, announced that Robert A. Pingle has joined the bank as chief operating officer.

Formerly with Town Center Bank in Portland, Oregon, Pingle spent 10 years as executive vice president and chief operating officer, where his responsibilities were diverse and included all facets of bank operations. Pingle was previously with Pacific One Bank, and served as their senior vice president and Chief Operations officer overseeing the bank operations, including the centralized support departments. He also held several progressively responsible positions with West One Bank and was their senior vice president/ Operations Administration. Pingle began his banking career as vice president and Cashier at Mount Hood Security Bank at Gresham, Oregon.

Graduating from Phoenix College, Arizona, Pingle earned an Associates of Arts Degree in Business. He also attended the School of Bank Administration at the University of Wisconsin, and Western Compliance School at the University of Nevada to further his banking career.

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