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Harris Announces New Branch Manager for Carmel

INDIANAPOLIS, February 19, 2008 – Harris today announced that it is enhancing and expanding its Carmel banking services with the appointment of a new bank manager.

Kent Works has been named Assistant Vice President, Bank Manager, for Harris' Carmel office at 568 E. Carmel Dr. He will be responsible for the overall operations of the Carmel branch, leading team members to anticipate customer needs and provide solutions across Harris' entire offering while continuing the Harris tradition of developing strong community partnerships.

Works has more than nine years of financial services experience and joins Harris from Fifth Third Bank, where he was most recently a Financial Center Manager. He has also held Investment Sales and Consulting positions with JP Morgan Chase and Charles Schwab.

Works received his bachelor’s degree from DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind.

"We are thrilled that Kent has joined the Harris team in Carmel, where he will be focused on building lasting relationships and understanding the unique needs of each of his customers," said John Frieburg, Regional President, Harris. "As a result of Kent’s extensive experience, he understands the challenges and opportunities for Carmel residents and business owners. He has the unique ability to effectively deliver the full breadth of Harris solutions to his customers."

Harris has served customers in the Midwest for more than 125 years. In 2007, Harris expanded its physical presence into Central Indiana with the completion of its acquisition of First National Bank & Trust. The bank introduced its brand in the market in May of that year.

About Harris
Harris is an integrated financial service organization providing more than 1 million personal, business and corporate clients with banking, lending, investing and wealth management solutions. The organization is a member of the BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), which also provides corporate and investment banking services in the U.S. under the BMO Capital Markets name. For more information, please visit www.bmocm.com or www.harrisbank.com.

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Brokerage products are offered through Harris Investor Services, Inc. (HIS), a registered broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, and SEC registered investment adviser. Insurance and annuities are offered through Harris Bancorp Insurance Services, Inc. (HBIS). Securities are provided by BMO Capital Markets Corp. (BMOCM), a registered broker dealer and member NYSE, FINRA and SIPC. HIS, HBIS and BMOCM are affiliated companies and are wholly owned subsidiaries of Harris Financial Corp. Products offered by HIS, HBIS and BMOCM are Not Insured by the FDIC or any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit of or Guaranteed by Any Bank or Bank Affiliate, May Lose Value. The purchase of insurance or an annuity is not a condition to any bank loan or service. Financial planning and investment advisory services are provided by Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney, Inc., an SEC registered investment adviser. Family Office Services are provided by Harris myCFO, Inc. Investment advisory services are offered by Harris myCFO Investment Advisory Services LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser and wholly-owned subsidiary of Harris myCFO, Inc. Not all products and services are offered in every state and/or location.