Home Federal Bank Announces Leadership Team Changes In Idaho And Oregon

NAMPA, Idaho, Sept. 3, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home Federal Bancorp, Inc.'s (the "Company") (Nasdaq:HOME) financial institution subsidiary, Home Federal Bank (the "Bank"), today announced the appointment and realignment of several members of its leadership team in Idaho and Oregon.

R. Shane Correa has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer. He will be responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for commercial banking, consumer banking and operations services in the Bank's three regions: Idaho, Central Oregon, and Western Oregon. He will report directly to Len E. Williams, President and CEO, and will be relocating to the Treasure Valley. Mr. Correa most recently served as Executive Vice President and Region President for the Bank's Central Oregon region.

Cindy Bateman has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. Ms. Bateman is responsible for providing support, direction, credit information, and loan policies and procedures to ensure the overall quality of the Bank's lending portfolio. As a critical member of the leadership team, she provides leadership and guidance in all aspects of commercial and consumer lending. Ms. Bateman leads the Credit Administration team and reports directly to Mr. Williams.

Sean P. Watt has been named Senior Vice President and Market President for the Central Oregon region headquartered in Bend. His duties will include leading the commercial banking team, 12 full-service branch locations, small business banking and all customer service functions in Central Oregon. Mr. Watt most recently served as Senior Vice President and Branch Administrator for Home Federal's Idaho region. He and his family will be relocating to the Central Oregon region.

David M. Eldred has been named Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing. In his new position, Mr. Eldred is responsible for developing and managing the Bank's strategic marketing plan and works closely within the leadership team to support the objectives of the Consumer and Commercial Banking Divisions. He coordinates the public relations and communication efforts of the organization and manages the Marketing Department staff. Mr. Eldred will report directly to Mr. Williams.

Terry Fesler has been named Senior Vice President and Retail Banking Manager for the Idaho region. In his new position, Mr. Fesler is responsible for leading the sales and service teams at the Bank's 14 retail branch locations in Idaho. He will report directly to Shane Correa, EVP and Chief Banking Officer.

Commenting on the appointments of these individuals, Mr. Williams stated, "We are excited about the appointments of these individuals to our leadership team and believe that these changes in management will allow Home Federal Bank to continue providing excellent customer service to our banking customers."