Republic Bank Makes Additional Appointments to Further Enhance Senior Leadership Team

Adds Sandra C. Pintor as Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller and Emanuel Ball as Senior Vice President, Facilities Director

PHILADELPHIA, June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (the “Company”), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank (”Republic Bank" or the "Bank"), today announced the appointments of Sandra C. Pintor as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller, effective June 12, 2023, and Emanuel Ball as Senior Vice President and Facilities Director, effective May 1, 2023.

In her new role, Ms. Pintor will lead accounting operations and regulatory reporting, focusing on enahancing internal controls and process improvements. She will report to Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, Mike LaPlante and will work closely with Republic Bank’s leadership to develop and implement initiatives that are aligned with the Bank’s long-term financial goals and strategy.

Mr. Harrington, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, commented:

“We are pleased to welcome Sandra to the Republic Bank family as our rebuilt management team charts a new path forward. Sandra first came to Republic through a consulting arrangement in January 2023, and her contributions to date have been outstanding. Her cross-functional expertise in accounting, reporting, and operations will be valuable as we focus on providing all of our stakeholders with the utmost levels of transparency and accountability. We are thrilled she has now joined us in a permenant role.”

In his new role, Mr. Ball will focus on scaling operational efficiencies including cost reduction strategies in procurement, while overseeing facilities and real estate, as well as several diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Mr. Ball brings more than 25 years of experience in real estate and facilities management roles, many of which were within the banking industry. He has demonstrated strong leadership skills as well as a commitment to fostering inclusion across the board. He will also report to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Michael Harrington.

Mr. Harrington added:

"Emanuel brings a new and important perspective to our leadership team as we continue to fortify a new management team. His vast experience in real estate and facilities management, combined with his commitment to inclusion, aligns perfectly with our organization's values and will reinforce Republic’s dedication to supporting a diverse customer and partner ecosystem. Based on his impressive track record, we are confident that under Emanuel, our facilities will thrive, as we further enhance Republic Bank’s customer and employee experiences."