FLINT, Mich., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizens Republic
Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRBC) announced today that Madeleine L. Champion was elected to its Board
of Directors by the U. S. Department of Treasury in conjunction
with Citizens participation in the Treasury's Capital Purchase
Program. She will also be a member of the Citizens Bank board, a
subsidiary of CRBC.
Cathy Nash, Citizens' president
and CEO said, "Madeleine brings a wealth of experience and
knowledge to our board and will be an asset as we continue to move
the company forward."
About Champion
Champion has more than 25 years of senior management experience
in the banking industry. She is an international management and
trade consultant, and has served in various senior level management
roles specializing in international banking and emerging markets,
including responsibilities at JPMorgan Chase, Banc One Capital
Markets, CoreStates Bank and Fidelity Bank.
Corporate Profile
Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. is a diversified financial
services company providing a wide range of commercial, consumer,
mortgage banking, trust and financial planning services to a broad
client base. Citizens serves communities in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin and Indiana with 220 offices and 249 ATMs.
Citizens is the largest bank holding company headquartered in
Michigan with roots dating back to
1871 and is the 55th largest bank holding company headquartered in
the United States. More
information about Citizens Republic Bancorp is available at
www.citizensbanking.com.
SOURCE Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.