 PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 24, 2021 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- Republic First Bancorp, Inc. NASDAQ: FRBK, the parent company of Republic Bank , today announced that Chairman Vernon W. Hill has been named to the additional role of Chief Executive Officer at both the Holding Company and the Bank. Harry D. Madonna, the founder of the bank, will remain as President and Chairman Emeritus of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. 