Experienced Banking Leader to Fuel Republic Bank's Continued Momentum in Florida

Republic Bank & Trust Company ("Republic" or the "Bank") is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank Vitarelli as Florida Market President.

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Frank Vitarelli

Vitarelli is a seasoned financial services leader with more than 25 years of experience driving growth, strengthening client relationships, and leading high‑performing teams throughout the Tampa Bay region. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President and Market Director at The Bank of Tampa, where he led strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals and consistently delivered strong business results.

"Frank brings a proven track record of leadership, performance, and relationship driven growth," said Logan Pichel, President and CEO at Republic Bank. "His experience and people first approach make him a strong fit for our culture and our focus to significantly grow in Florida."

Vitarelli's career includes leadership roles at Regions Bank, Truist (formerly SunTrust), and Wells Fargo with deep expertise in commercial banking, credit analysis, and long‑term relationship management. Known for his strategic mindset, collaborative leadership style, and dependable results, he has built a strong reputation for reliability, performance, and sustainable growth.

"I'm genuinely excited to join Republic Bank, a company known for its strong culture, commitment to excellence, and people‑first values," said Vitarelli. "I look forward to contributing to the continued success of the Bank's high‑performing Florida market."

Outside of work, Vitarelli enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, coaching girls' flag football, and exploring his interest in wine.

About Republic Bank

Republic Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") is the parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company (the "Bank"). The Bank currently has 47 banking centers in communities within five metropolitan statistical areas ("MSAs") across five states: 22 banking centers located within the Louisville MSA in Louisville, Prospect, Shelbyville, and Shepherdsville in Kentucky, and Floyds Knobs, Jeffersonville, and New Albany in Indiana; six banking centers within the Lexington MSA in Georgetown and Lexington in Kentucky; eight banking centers within the Cincinnati MSA in Cincinnati and West Chester in Ohio, and Bellevue, Covington, Crestview Hills, and Florence in Kentucky; seven banking centers within the Tampa MSA in Largo, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg, Seminole, and Tampa in Florida; and four banking centers within the Nashville MSA in Franklin, Murfreesboro, Nashville and Spring Hill, Tennessee. The Bank offers online banking at www.republicbank.com. The Company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and as of December 31, 2025, had approximately $7.04 billion in total assets. The Company's Class A Common Stock is listed under the symbol "RBCAA" on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.

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Republic Bank Appoints Frank Vitarelli as Florida Market President