Republic First Bancorp, Inc. announced the appointment of Francis Fran Mitchell as Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Investment Officer, effective June 1, 2023. Fran brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the banking and finance industry based on his background holding senior positions at several notable financial institutions. He will report to Mike Harrington, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Fran will play a key role in overseeing and optimizing the Bank's financial performance and further strengthening its position in the market. Fran was most recently with Truist Securities in a depository and capital markets advisory role, where he collaborated closely with leading community and regional banks. His extensive background in asset and liability management, investment portfolio management, strategic finance, capital markets and financial modeling makes him a valuable addition to the Bank as it continues to lay the foundation to evolve into a more efficient and profitable organization.

Frans previous roles span numerous financial institutions, including Bar Harbor Bank, Webster Bank, and Toronto Dominion Bank. He received a Master of Science in Financial Engineering from Temple University, an International Master of Business Administration from the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Drexel University.