Gerald E. Pfeiffer has been a director of the Company and Heartland Bank since 2019. Mr. Pfeiffer served as Partner/Principal at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP from 1994 until 2016, where he was responsible for audit engagement services to financial institutions and oversight of income tax, regulatory compliance and information technology services. Mr. Pfeiffer also served as the Chief Financial Officer for Bridgeview Bancorp, Inc. from January 2017 to May 2019, where he was responsible for oversight of all financial reporting functions. Mr. Pfeiffer received a BS in Accounting from Bradley University and has over 50 years of experience in providing professional services to financial institutions. Mr. Pfeiffer was selected to serve as a director for his experience overseeing financial reporting functions and providing professional services to financial institutions.