Republic First Bancorp, the parent company of Republic Bank, hired Kelly Trimble as vice president and relationship manager based in its office in Marlton, NJ. In this role, Trimble will be responsible for overseeing and growing Republic Bank’s customer portfolio in South Jersey.

Trimble has more than 15 years of experience in the banking industry, working at various financial institutions over the course of her career. Most recently, she served as vice president and relationship manager at 1st Colonial Community Bank, where she played a role in commercial loan growth and the mentoring of business development officers. In 2021, Trimble was named to South Jersey Biz Magazine’s 20 Under 40 list.

“I am thrilled to welcome Kelly to Republic Bank, as she is a wonderful addition to our lending team,” Steve McWilliams, market president for metro Philadelphia for Republic Bank, said. “She has a deep knowledge of the industry and an innate knack for fostering meaningful connections with customers. We look forward to Kelly’s impact on the South Jersey market.”