First Citizens Appoints Israel Gibbs to Lead North Florida Market

RALEIGH, N.C., July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Citizens Bank has named Israel Gibbs as Area Executive for the bank's North Florida market to grow its banking business in the state. Gibbs will lead business and branch banking operations in the Jacksonville region.

"Israel is a veteran of First Citizens Bank who knows the Florida market well and is highly regarded in the industry and throughout our local communities," said Melinda Perrier, Regional Executive Vice President of the Florida market for First Citizens Bank.

"His deep understanding of our clients, along with his industry expertise, will add value at all levels across our Jacksonville footprint. We are thrilled to have him join our team and know that his passion for building long-term client relationships and delivering unmatched service will fuel the larger success of our Florida client base and community."

Gibbs has over two decades of experience in commercial and retail banking with a proven track record of managing multiple branches in several regions. He initially joined First Citizens Bank in January 2007 and over the years has served in various roles, including business and commercial banking with a focus on clients in the medical, professional services and industrial space in the growth phase of their business cycle. Most recently, Gibbs served as Area Executive for the bank's Dallas, Texas market and has previously served in commercial banking leadership roles for the bank in the Southeast Florida area. He earned his bachelor's degree from WGU Texas with a concentration in business management.

First Citizens Bank has had a presence in the Florida market for more than 20 years and today has over 1,000 associates in the state and 26 branch locations. 

About First Citizens Bank

First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens has built a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. First Citizens offers an array of general banking services with branches and offices nationwide; commercial banking expertise delivering best-in-class lending, leasing and other financial services coast to coast; innovation banking serving businesses at every stage; and a nationwide direct bank. Parent company First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets and a member of the Fortune 500™. Discover more at firstcitizens.com.

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