Republic Bank Hires Lumberton Store Manager
February 05 2019 - 12:11PM
Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK), the parent company of
Republic Bank, today announced that Pedro Figueroa has been hired
as the Store Manager for its new Lumberton, NJ location, which is
scheduled to open in early 2019. In this role, Figueroa will lead
the development of the store, work with employees to deliver
outstanding customer service and develop business relationships
within the community.
“Providing an exceptional banking experience to
our customers starts with hiring great people,” said Harry Madonna,
Chairman and CEO of Republic Bank. “Pedro exemplifies all of the
qualities that we look for in a store manager. He has a proven
track record of success in the region, and has received numerous
accolades throughout his career. I am confident he will bring that
same drive to promote growth at our new Lumberton location.”
Most recently, Figueroa was an Assistant Vice
President and Branch Manager for Investors Bank’s Mount Laurel, NJ
location. At Investors, he contributed to the growth of the branch
by pursuing new business opportunities while maintaining a strong
presence within the local community through active involvement and
leadership roles in professional organizations. He previously
worked for Valley National Bank from 2006 – 2014 and for Oritani
Savings Bank from 2004 – 2006. Figueroa received his bachelor’s
degree in finance and economics from Rutgers University.
“Republic Bank is well-regarded in the region
and beyond for its customer-centric business model and
philanthropic endeavors,” said Figueroa. “I am proud to join the
team and excited to make an impact at our newest store in
Lumberton.”
Building on the momentum of its aggressive
growth plan, referred to as "The Power of Red is Back," Republic
Bank continues to rapidly expand its footprint and recently
announced plans to open stores into New York City in 2019. As one
of the largest Philadelphia-based retail banking institutions
with 25 convenient locations regionally, Republic Bank stores are
open seven days a week, 361 days a year, with extended lobby and
drive-thru hours, providing customers with the longest hours of any
bank in the area. The bank also offers absolutely free checking,
free coin counting, ATM/Debit cards issued on the spot and access
to more than 55,000 surcharge free ATMs worldwide via the Allpoint
network.
About Republic Bank
Republic Bank is the operating name for Republic
First Bank. Republic First Bank 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 25 offices
located in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties in
New Jersey and Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia
Counties in Pennsylvania. The bank also offers a wide range of
residential mortgage products through its mortgage division, Oak
Mortgage Company. For more information about Republic Bank, please
visit www.myrepublicbank.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Republic First Bancorp, Inc. ("the Company") may
from time to time make written or oral "forward-looking
statements", including statements contained in this release and in
the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. These forward-looking statements include
statements with respect to the Company's beliefs, plans,
objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, estimates, and
intentions that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties
and are subject to change based on various factors, many of which
are beyond the Company's control. These factors include
competition, timing, credit risks of lending activities, changes in
general economic conditions, price pressures on loan and deposit
products, and other factors detailed from time to time in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
words "may", "could", "should", "would", "believe", "anticipate",
"estimate", "expect", "intend", "plan", and similar expressions are
intended to identify forward-looking statements. All such
statements are made in good faith by the Company pursuant to the
"safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. The Company does not undertake to update any
forward-looking statement, whether written or oral that 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.
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