Robert W. Etherington Joins Republic Bank as Senior Vice President, Market Manager for Butler, Warren, and Clermont Counties

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or the “Bank”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert W. Etherington as Senior Vice President, Market Manager overseeing the Butler, Warren, and Clermont County markets. Etherington brings 34 years of banking experience to the role, including the last 17 years with CenterBank, now First Commonwealth Bank, where he served in several leadership capacities.

In his new position, Etherington will assist the local management team with market strategy, strengthen commercial and community banking relationships, and support Republic’s continued growth throughout southwest Ohio.

“Rob’s depth of experience, strong community ties, and track record of leadership make him a tremendous asset to our organization,” said Tom Saelinger, Greater Cincinnati Market President, Republic Bank. “We are thrilled to welcome him to Republic Bank as we expand our presence and commitment to the region.”

Etherington began his banking career in the early 1990s and has since built a reputation for relationship-focused leadership, community engagement, and consistent performance. At CenterBank/First Commonwealth Bank, he helped drive commercial portfolio growth while supporting local business development initiatives.

“I’m excited to join Republic Bank and lead efforts in such vibrant and growing counties,” Etherington said. “Republic Bank’s culture, community commitment, and client-centered approach align perfectly with my values. I look forward to serving our clients and helping businesses and families thrive.”

Etherington will be based in Republic Bank’s southwest Ohio market and will partner closely with local business, civic, and nonprofit leaders to further strengthen the bank’s community presence.

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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