Republic Bank & Trust appointed Frank Vitarelli as Florida market president.
Vitarelli is a seasoned financial services leader with more than 25 years of experience driving growth, strengthening client relationships and leading high‑performing teams throughout 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 aligned with organizational goals and consistently delivered strong business results.
“Frank brings a proven track record of leadership, performance and relationship driven growth,” Logan Pichel, president and CEO at Republic Bank, said. “His experience and people first approach make him a strong fit for our culture and our focus to significantly grow in Florida.”
Vitarelli’s career includes leadership roles at Regions Bank, Truist (formerly SunTrust) and Wells Fargo with deep expertise in commercial banking, credit analysis and long‑term relationship management. Known for his strategic mindset, collaborative leadership style and dependable results, he has built a strong reputation for reliability, performance and sustainable growth.
“I’m genuinely excited to join Republic Bank, a company known for its strong culture, commitment to excellence, and people‑first values,” Vitarelli said. “I look forward to contributing to the continued success of the bank’s high‑performing Florida market.”
Outside of work, Vitarelli enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, coaching girls’ flag football and exploring his interest in wine.
