James Meany is a Regional Managing Director at First Republic Bank. Mr. Meany is responsible for the Southeast market’s leadership and expansion. Prior to joining First Republic in 2013, Mr. Meany spent twenty five years gaining wealth management and private banking experience. Mr. Meany was a founding member of Island National Bank & Trust in Palm Beach. Following the sale of Island National Bank to Wachovia Bank, Mr. Meany was the Managing Director of OffitBank, a Wachovia company. Mr. Meany sits on the Center for Creative Education Board of Directors as Chairman and is active with numerous community organizations including the Palm Beach Civic Association, and the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach. Mr. Meany earned a Bachelor’s degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University MacArthur School of Leadership and completed the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business, Executive Development Program.