RepublicBankAz, N.A. announced that Amy Lou Blunt has been named executive vice president and chief credit officer. As the chief credit officer, Ms. Blunt is responsible for all lending activity including developing the banking team, policy formation, loan origination, loan servicing, compliance, asset quality and loan production. In addition, Ms. Blunt is a member of the Bank's executive management team which is charged with implementing and executing the Bank's long term strategic growth plans.

Prior to joining RepublicBankAZ, Ms. Blunt was executive vice president, chief credit officer for First Scottsdale Bank. Ms. Blunt held similar positions with West Valley National Bank and Arrowhead Community Bank. Ms. Blunt holds a BS degree in accounting from Arizona State University.

Her community involvement includes Habitat for Humanity, New Life Domestic Violence Shelter, Chrysalis Shelter, Arizona Humane Society and Arizona Blankets for Kids.