Higgins Joins Provident Bank as Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager/Team Leader

James Higgins of Bethlehem, Pa. has joined Provident Bank as Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager/Team Leader in the bank’s Commercial Lending Division. He is based in Provident’s Lehigh Valley Regional Office and is responsible for working with local companies in the Lehigh Valley and Western New Jersey markets to originate, evaluate, and structure commercial loan transactions. In addition, Higgins will manage a team of relationship managers and oversee their development, while assisting with portfolio management and cross selling other bank products, as well as increasing the bank’s visibility in the marketplace.

“I am pleased to welcome Jim to our Lehigh Valley/West Jersey Commercial Lending Team. He brings with him extensive knowledge of the market, expertise in lending, and a keen understanding of the credit needs of businesses. Having Jim on board will support our efforts to grow the loan portfolio and strengthen our presence in the market,” said Bruce Dansbury, Executive Vice President, Pennsylvania Lending Director for Provident Bank.

Higgins has more than 25 years’ experience in commercial lending, and most recently was Senior Vice President, Team Leader with Sun National Bank where managed a commercial lending office and a team of lenders who booked $100 million in new business over a three-year period. He has also held senior leadership positions with Susquehanna Bank, Bank of America, and PNC. Higgins holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, Pa. 

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 $9.85 billion as of December 31, 2017. With $6.71 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 about Provident Bank, visit www.provident.bank or join the conversations on Facebook (ProvidentBank) and Twitter (@ProvidentBank).