UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of
Report: November 16, 2005
NORTHWEST INDIANA BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Indiana
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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000-26128
(Commission File Number)
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35-1927981
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
9204 Columbia Avenue
Munster, Indiana 46321
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(219) 836-4400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On November 18, 2005, David A. Bochnowski, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the
NorthWest Indiana Bancorp, the holding company for Peoples Bank, announced that Joel Gorelick, age
58, has been elected President and Chief Administrative Officer of the Bancorp and its subsidiary,
Peoples Bank. Mr. Gorelick will have responsibility for daily activities including asset
formation, funds acquisition, operations and information technology, financial reporting and
controls, and trust activities. Mr. Bochnowski previously performed these responsibilities. Mr.
Bochnowski as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will continue to have responsibility for the
Bank’s strategic direction including a focus on enhancing brand awareness and market share, as well
as risk management. A copy of the press release announcing his appointment is filed as Exhibit
99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference. Additional information regarding Mr.
Gorelick is included in NorthWest Indiana Bancorp’s Proxy Statement for its April 20, 2005 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders under the captions “Election of Directors” and “Compensation of and
Transactions with Officers and Directors,” which Proxy Statement was filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on March 25, 2005, and which information is incorporated herein by reference.