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Republic Bank Announces New Managing Director of Retail Banking

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or the “Bank”) is proud to announce the promotion of Emily Miller to Managing Director of Retail Banking.

“Over the course of her tenure, Emily has embodied the values and standards of our organization and has consistently delivered outstanding results,” said Logan Pichel, President and CEO, Republic Bank. “Her leadership has consistently elevated her team’s performance, fostered strong working relationships with her fellow associates, and strengthened Republic Bank as a whole. I’m incredibly proud of the work she has done and am looking forward to working closely with her as she steps into this new role.”

With more than 24 years of experience, Miller is a multi-faceted financial professional focused on customer service and retention. Since joining the Bank in 2008, Miller has served as a Mortgage Loan Officer, Private Banker, and Central Kentucky Market Manager. In her new role, Miller’s areas of responsibility include managing the Louisville and Central Kentucky Banking Center Network, Virtual Banking, and Retail Operations Support.

“Stepping into the role of Managing Director of Retail is both an honor and an exciting opportunity,” Miller said. “I am grateful to work alongside associates who are thoughtful, talented, and committed to excellence. I am looking forward to supporting our teams and creating an environment where people feel inspired to do their best work and to continue the legacy that Republic Bank is built on.”

Outside of her work at Republic, Miller serves as the Board Chair for Children’s Advocacy Center, volunteers for the Her Knight Dance Inc., and actively participates in fundraising campaigns for The Leukemia Lymphoma Society (LLS). This year, she organized a 5K walk/run that resulted in 160 participants and more than $13,000 net funds raised for LLS.

About Republic Bank

Republic Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is the parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”). The Bank currently has 47 banking centers in communities within five metropolitan statistical areas (“MSAs”) across five states: 22 banking centers located within the Louisville MSA in Louisville, Prospect, Shelbyville, and Shepherdsville in Kentucky, and Floyds Knobs, Jeffersonville, and New Albany in Indiana; six banking centers within the Lexington MSA in Georgetown and Lexington in Kentucky; eight banking centers within the Cincinnati MSA in Cincinnati and West Chester in Ohio, and Bellevue, Covington, Crestview Hills, and Florence in Kentucky; seven banking centers within the Tampa MSA in Largo, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg, Seminole, and Tampa in Florida; and four banking centers within the Nashville MSA in Franklin, Murfreesboro, Nashville and Spring Hill, Tennessee. In addition, Republic Bank Finance has one loan production office in St. Louis, Missouri. The Bank offers online banking at www.republicbank.com. The Company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and as of September 30, 2025, had approximately $7.01 billion in total assets. The Company’s Class A Common Stock is listed under the symbol “RBCAA” on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.

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Contacts

MEDIA CONTACT:
Courtney Eder
Senior Vice President
Chief Marketing Officer
(502) 584-3600

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