Learn more about the members of First Republic Bank’s Management Team.

James H. Herbert, II

James H. Herbert, II

Founder and Executive Chairman

Mr. Herbert founded First Republic Bank in 1985 and served as CEO for 37 years. From 2007, he also served as Chairman. He was appointed Executive Chairman ...

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Michael J. Roffler

Michael J. Roffler

CEO, President and Board Member

Mr. Roffler joined First Republic in 2009 as Deputy Chief Financial Officer. He became Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2015 and ...

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Susie Cranston

Susie Cranston

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Ms. Cranston has been with First Republic since 2013 and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2022. Ms. Cranston previously served as Senior Executive ...

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Neal Holland

Neal Holland

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Holland joined First Republic in 2022 as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the Bank, Mr. Holland worked for MUFG Union Bank for 14 years, most ...

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David B. Lichtman

David B. Lichtman

Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer

Mr. Lichtman has been with First Republic since 1986 and has held positions in various phases of lending operations at the Bank. Mr. Lichtman was ...

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Mollie M. Richardson

Mollie M. Richardson

Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer

Ms. Richardson joined First Republic in 2003 and was appointed Chief People Officer in 2016. She oversees human resources and various Bank-wide ...

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Michael D. Selfridge

Michael D. Selfridge

Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer

Mr. Selfridge joined First Republic in 2012. He has served as Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Chief Operating Officer and was appointed Chief Banking ...

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Robert L. Thornton

Robert L. Thornton

Executive Vice President and President
Private Wealth Management

Mr. Thornton joined First Republic in 2004 and currently serves as President of First Republic Investment Management and President of First Republic ...

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