PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic
First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK), the holding company for
Republic Bank, today announced the hiring of John Lavin as the new Vice President of
Commercial Lending for South Jersey. His responsibilities include
the marketing of Commercial Loan and Cash Management products as
Republic Bank continues its expansion in the Southern New Jersey
Market.
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John was previously with Cornerstone Bank in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, where he served as a
Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager in the Middle
Market group. John brings over 20 years of lending experience from
various financial institutions throughout the region to
Republic.
John stated, "I am excited to join Republic Bank and be a part
of a growth organization. I look forward to delivering first class
Customer Service throughout South Jersey as Republic Bank expands
its presence in this market."
About Republic Bank
Republic Bank, a subsidiary of Republic First Bancorp, Inc., is
a full-service, state-chartered commercial bank, whose deposits are
insured up to the applicable limits by the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The Bank provides diversified
financial products through its thirteen offices located in
Abington, Ardmore, Bala
Cynwyd, Plymouth Meeting,
Media and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Voorhees and Haddonfield, New Jersey. For more information
about Republic Bank, visit myrepublicbank.com.
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may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company,
except as may be required by applicable law or regulations.
SOURCE Republic First Bancorp, Inc.