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NEW CEOS AND/OR PRESIDENTS DOTHAN, ALA.

continue to work closely with him in his new role, and with senior management, as we enable our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve to thrive.” MIAMI Banesco USA’s Board of Directors

MidSouth Bank announced that industry veteran Mason Morrow has been named President of the growing organization. Morrow has worked in the banking industry in Dothan for over thirty years, most recently as Chief Market

announced that Calixto (Cali) Garcia-Velez has been named president and chief executive officer, succeeding Mario Oliva . A Miami native, Garcia-Velez is an experienced banker in the

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Development Officer and as Houston County Market President at MidSouth. In his new role as president, he will bring the bank’s philosophy of providing community focused products and services to new markets, while also leading a charge focused on continuous improvements in those products and services for all customers. A native of Elba, Alabama, Morrow received his Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Commerce and Business Administration at the University of Alabama. He has been active in a host of civic and community endeavors during his career in the Dothan area, including the Dothan Rescue Mission, the Education Foundation for Dothan’s Future, the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, the Wiregrass United Way, the Kiwanis Club, and the University of Alabama Alumni Association. LOUISVILLE, KY. Republic Bank & Trust Company announced that as part of a planned succession, Logan Pichel , currently president of Republic, has added the role of chief

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South Florida and Puerto Rico markets with vast knowledge of the banking industry. He served as the executive vice president of First BanCorp and as regional executive of FirstBank Florida, a subsidiary of First BanCorp. He oversaw the management and operations for FirstBank Florida. Prior to that, Garcia-Velez had a very successful career with Citibank, where he served in various roles including president of Citibank Florida and business manager across several markets in the United States. He also served as president and CEO of Doral Bank in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Garcia-Velez is a graduate of the University of Miami, where he received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He has been involved in his community for many years, currently serving on the Board of Directors of the United Way of Miami, The Beacon Council, the Alliance for South Florida National Parks Trust, and was recently named to the Florida Bankers Association Board of Directors. He also serves as a Guardian ad Litem volunteer.

executive officer of the bank to his responsibilities. In addition, Pichel was elected to the bank’s board, as well as the board of the bank’s parent company, Republic Bancorp, Inc., as a director. Steve Trager will transition from the role of bank chair and chief executive officer to the position of executive chair of both the bank and the holding

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company, and he will retain the position of chief executive officer for the company, continuing to lead both boards and work closely with Pichel and the senior management team. Scott Trager continues as vice chair of the bank and vice chair and president of the company. “Logan’s leadership and influence has enhanced every aspect of the Bank’s culture and operations since joining the Republic team as President 15 months ago,” said Steve Trager. “I am excited for the next phase in the growth of Republic as I

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