NAMPA, Idaho, March 4, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq:HOME), the parent company of Home Federal Bank (the "Bank"), announced today that R. Shane Correa has accepted a position with the Bank as Executive Vice President with the functional title of President, Oregon Region effective March 10, 2010. Mr. Correa, a native Oregonian brings over 20 years of Oregon banking experience to the Company. Shane Correa has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer of Columbia River Bank ("CRB") since September 2004. He joined CRB in July 1998, and served in various leadership positions throughout Central and North Central Oregon prior to his appointment as Chief Banking Officer. Prior to CRB, Mr. Correa spent 10 years with U.S. Bank in various management positions. Mr. Correa holds a B.S. degree in Agricultural Business Management from Oregon State University and is a graduate of Western School of Bank Management. He has 21 years of banking experience. Mr. Correa's professional affiliations have included the Bend Rotary Club, Deschutes County United Way Board and Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation.
"Shane's history of building high-performing, customer-oriented, cohesive teams along with his lifelong knowledge and experience in the Oregon market will be a great benefit to the Company, the Bank and its customers. We are delighted to welcome him to our senior management team," said Len E. Williams, President and CEO of the Company. Mr. Correa commented, "Home Federal Bancorp and Home Federal Bank have exciting opportunities ahead and I look forward to applying my experience to supporting the Company's overall goals. With Home Federal's financial strength and commitment to the Oregon market, I am enthusiastically looking forward to being a part of the team."
About the Company
Home Federal Bancorp, Inc., is headquartered in Nampa, Idaho, and is the parent company of Home Federal Bank, a community bank originally organized in 1920. The Company serves the Treasure Valley region of Southwestern Idaho and the Tri-County Region of Central Oregon through 22 full-service banking offices. The Company's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "HOME." The Company's stock is also included in the Russell 2000 Index. For more information, visit the Company web site at www.myhomefed.com.
Forward-Looking Statements:
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