Rick Hearden, vice president of business development for Johnson Bank, will serve as chairman of the 2007 United Way campaign.

“Johnson Bank is committed to building a stronger, more caring community, and that’s why we’re dedicated to the mission and values of the United Way,” Hearden said. "It will be a pleasure serving as this year’s chairman, and I look forward to working with our community on such a worthy cause.”

Hearden, a Green Bay native and St. Norbert graduate, has a long history of volunteerism in the Brown County community. In addition to being president of the St. Mary's Men's Club, a member of the Downtown Optimist Club and a Leadership Green Bay graduate, Hearden has devoted more than 14 years to Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northeastern Wisconsin as a member of their Board.

Hearden has more than 20 years of banking experience and is past president and now part owner of Horseshoe Bay Golf Club. He is also president of the Door County Triathlon, a founding director and president of the Green Bay Country Club and a board member of the First Tee of Northeastern Wisconsin. 

Johnson Bank and Johnson Insurance Services are both part of Johnson Financial Group, a $4.3 billion financial services company. 

More information about Johnson Bank, go to www.johnsonbank.com.