Republic First Bancorp, Inc. promoted Steve McWilliams to executive vice president, chief lending officer. Mr. McWilliams has spent over 30 years in the banking industry, previously serving as Republic Bank's Market President for Philadelphia Metro for the last two years and 12 years as a Senior Lender. The last two years he was responsible for the growth of Republic's presence in New York City.

Steve was an integral part of the bank's commercial loan growth since his arrival in 2009. Since that period, commercial loans have grown $1.2B or 186%. Prior to joining Republic Bank, Steve worked as a Regional Vice President in various markets for Commerce Bank for eight years.

McWilliams is a lifelong Philadelphian, born and raised in Upper Darby. Mr. McWilliams has also contributed to the community with his leadership on the boards at Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Main Line Chamber of Commerce and John Hallahan High School as well as serving the Montgomery Township Police Pension Fund. Steve obtained an undergraduate degree from West Chester University and a Master's degree from Drexel University.