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Eleven total recognitions reflect the Bank’s strong workplace culture and associate commitment.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Mar. 12, 2026) – Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or the “Bank”) announced that it has been recognized as one of Kentucky’s Best Places to Work by the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM) and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. This is the Bank’s 10th consecutive year receiving this honor, and its 11th overall.
“Being recognized for ten consecutive years as one of Kentucky’s Best Places to Work is a powerful affirmation of the culture at Republic Bank,” said Logan Pichel, President & CEO of Republic Bank. “This honor truly belongs to our associates. Their passion, integrity, and commitment to supporting one another and serving our clients and our communities are what make Republic such a remarkable place to work.”
Best Places to Work recognizes and celebrates Kentucky’s top employers for their commitment to creating exceptional workplace environments. The selection process is administered by Best Companies Group and is based on a detailed evaluation of each company’s employee policies and procedures, as well as the results of an internal employee engagement survey. Republic Bank was a winner in the large-sized employer category (companies of 500 or more U.S. employees).
“Our success has been rooted in the dedication and character of our associates,” said Steve Trager, Executive Chair of Republic Bank. “This award reflects the values they bring to life each day and the strong foundation they help us build as we continue to thrive together.”
For more information or to view the complete list, visit Best Places to Work Kentucky 2026.
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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. The Bank offers online banking at www.republicbank.com. The Company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and as of December 31, 2025, had approximately $7.04 billion in total assets. The Company’s Class A Common Stock is listed under the symbol “RBCAA” on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.