Grasso Joins Provident as Vice President, Retail Property Manager

ISELIN, NEW JERSEY (October 1, 2019): Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, today announced that Rudy Grasso has joined the bank as Vice President, Retail Property Manager.  In this newly created position, Grasso will be responsible for facilities management and maintenance of all Provident properties, including its MetroPark administrative offices.  He will also be responsible for the coordination of construction, renovations, and relocation of existing facilities.  In addition, Grasso will oversee site selection for new locations, and negotiate and maintain all lease agreements regarding real property. 

“I am excited to welcome Rudy to the Retail Banking team.  He brings extensive knowledge of real estate management and facilities maintenance to our organization, and will play an instrumental role as we upgrade many of our branches,” said Josephine Moran, Executive Vice President, Director of Retail Banking.

Prior to joining Provident, Grasso was a Senior Consultant for Dawson, a leading consulting company that provides specialized professional services in construction, environmental, and information technology.  He has also held senior positions with Synergy Brokerage Group, Urban Development Partners, Grasso Group Builders and Developers, and The Athena Group.  Grasso holds a J.D. from New York Law School, a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University, a Master of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Villanova University.  He was admitted to the NY and NJ Bars and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.  He holds a New Jersey Real Estate Salesperson’s License.

About Provident Bank

Provident Bank, a community-oriented bank offering “Commitment you can count on” since 1839, is the wholly owned subsidiary of Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS), which reported assets of $9.84 billion as of June 30, 2019. With $6.87 billion in deposits, Provident Bank provides a comprehensive suite of financial products and services through its network of branches throughout northern and central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. The Bank also provides fiduciary and wealth management services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Beacon Trust Company.  For more information on Provident Bank, visit www.provident.bank or join the conversations on Facebook (ProvidentBank) and Twitter (@ProvidentBank).