Republic Bank and Trust Company has announced the promotion of Brad Comer to chief investment officer. “Brad is an invaluable member of the Republic Bank family, and I’m incredibly proud of the work he has done over the past two decades,” said Logan Pichel, president and CEO, Republic Bank. Since joining the Bank in 2005, he has served as an Asset/Liability Analyst; Senior Investment Officer and Cash Manager; VP, Senior Investment Officer; and SVP, Senior Investment Officer. “Republic Bank has allowed me to learn and grow throughout my professional career, and I’m looking forward to serving the organization in a new capacity as the Chief Investment Officer,” Comer said. Comer’s promotion follows the 2025 retirement of Greg Williams, Republic’s former SVP, Chief Investment Officer, after 28 years with the Bank.