Trevor J. Hart Joins The Provident Bank as AVP, Banking Center Manager in Allentown, PA

Trevor J. Hart of Bechtelsville, PA, has joined The Provident Bank as assistant vice president and banking center manager of its Allentown Branch located on Hamilton Street. In this position, Hart will lead and manage a team of sales and service professionals and oversee daily branch operations.

Hart has over 22 years of banking industry experience. Prior to joining Provident, he held positions at the Harleysville National Bank acquired by First Niagara Bank in 2010. Hart is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Business Institute.

About The Provident Bank

The Provident Bank, (www.providentnj.com) 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 $8.5 billion as of December 31, 2014. With $5.8 billion in deposits, The Provident Bank provides a comprehensive array 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.