Republic Bank Appoints Frank Vitarelli as Florida Market President
Frank Vitarelli • Photo Credit: Republic Bank
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 1, 2026 (BUSINESS WATCH GLOBAL) — Financial institution Republic Bank & Trust Company has announced the appointment of Frank Vitarelli as Florida Market President.
Vitarelli brings more than 25 years of experience in financial services, primarily in 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 and business growth efforts.
“Frank brings a proven track record of leadership, performance, and relationship driven growth. His experience and people first approach make him a strong fit for our culture and our focus to significantly grow in Florida,” said Logan Pichel, President and Chief Executive Officer at Republic Bank.
Vitarelli’s prior roles include leadership positions at Regions Bank, Truist (formerly SunTrust) and Wells Fargo. His background includes commercial banking, credit analysis and long-term relationship management, according to the company.
“I’m genuinely excited to join Republic Bank, a company known for its strong culture, commitment to excellence, and people-first values. I look forward to contributing to the continued success of the Bank’s high-performing Florida market,” said Vitarelli.
Republic Bank operates 47 banking centers across five metropolitan areas in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Florida and Tennessee. As of December 31, 2025, Republic Bancorp, Inc. reported approximately $7.04 billion in total assets. The company’s Class A Common Stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “RBCAA.”
For more information, visit www.republicbank.com.
Source: Republic Bank
