Jerry Bresser was named Republic Bank’s vice president and commercial lender for the Pennsylvania market. Bresser – who has nearly 20 years of local banking experience – will identify commercial lending opportunities for Republic Bank.

Before joining Republic Bank, Bresser worked for Commerce Bank, where he was hired in 2000 as a credit analyst and advanced to a position in Middle Market/Healthcare Lending. Most recently, Bresser served as a commercial loan officer for TD Bank, working throughout Delaware and Chester Counties and specializing in small business lending. He began his career at Bloomberg Financial Markets.

“We are excited to welcome Jerry Bresser as a new member of Republic Bank’s rapidly expanding team,” said Harry Madonna, chairman and CEO of Republic Bank. “His addition to our lending department strengthens an already successful team and with nearly two decades of banking experience in Delaware and Chester Counties, the relationships he has built will be invaluable to Republic’s continued success.”