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Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRBC) announced today that Madeleine L. Champion was elected to its Board of Directors by the U. S. Department of Treasury in conjunction with Citizens participation in the Treasury's Capital Purchase Program. She will also be a member of the Citizens Bank board, a subsidiary of CRBC.

Cathy Nash, Citizens' president and CEO said, "Madeleine brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our board and will be an asset as we continue to move the company forward."

About Champion

Champion has more than 25 years of senior management experience in the banking industry. She is an international management and trade consultant, and has served in various senior level management roles specializing in international banking and emerging markets, including responsibilities at JPMorgan Chase, Banc One Capital Markets, CoreStates Bank and Fidelity Bank.