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Keith A. Buscio

Director of Public Relations

September 27, 2022

Provident Financial Services, Inc. and Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. to Combine to Create New Jersey’s Premier Super-Community Banking Franchise

Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFS) (“Provident”), the parent company of Provident Bank, and Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: LBAI) (“Lakeland”), the parent company of Lakeland Bank, today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which the companies will combine in an all-stock merger, valued at approximately $1.3 billion. The merger combines two complementary banking platforms to create New Jersey’s preeminent super-community bank. The combined company will have more than $25 billion in assets and $20 billion in total deposits. Read More

September 22, 2022

Damiano Tulipani Joins Provident Bank

Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, is pleased to announce that Damiano Tulipani has joined the organization as Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer. Read More

September 08, 2022

McAuliffe Joins Provident Bank to Boost CRE Lending in Long Island and Westchester County Markets

Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, announced that Ryan McAuliffe recently joined the company as Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager to support the Bank’s expansion efforts in the Long Island and Westchester County markets. Read More

September 08, 2022

Provident Elevates Scott to AVP, Market Manager

Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, is pleased to announce that Jamie Scott has been promoted to Vice President, Market Manager for the Bank’s Central Shore Region. Read More

September 07, 2022

Provident Bank to Host Grand Opening Celebration at its New Roslyn Branch

Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, announced today plans to celebrate the grand opening of its newest branch located at 1045 Northern Boulevard in Roslyn, New York. The festivities will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 9:00 am to Noon. Read More

August 29, 2022

Ravi Vakacherla Joins Provident Bank

Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, is pleased to announce that Ravi Vakacherla has joined the organization as Executive Vice President, Chief Digital and Innovation Officer. This position redefines the Chief Information Officer role and underscores the company’s commitment to technology, innovation, and building for the future. Read More

August 17, 2022

The Provident Bank Foundation Announces Major Grant Recipients for its First Cycle of 2022

The Provident Bank Foundation (PBF) is excited to announce the Major Grant recipients for its first cycle of 2022. The Foundation awarded nearly $621,000 of total funding to 43 nonprofit organizations within the Foundation’s three priority areas of Community Enrichment, Education and Health, and Youth and Families. Read More

July 11, 2022

Provident Bank Announces $475,000 in NRTC Funding Awards to Five New Jersey Non-Profit Organizations

Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution announced today the Bank has awarded $475,000 in funding to five non-profit organizations as part of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) Program for fiscal year 2022. The nonprofit organizations will use the funding to implement revitalization plans that address housing and economic development, provide opportunities for entrepreneurs to start businesses and job training for local residents, as well as complementary activities such as social services, recreation activities, and open space improvements. The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (the “Department”) served as the intermediary agency between the non-profit organizations and Provident Bank. Read More

July 05, 2022

SB One Insurance Agency Rebranded as Provident Protection Plus

SB One Insurance Agency, a wholly owned subsidiary of Provident Bank, announced the agency has changed its name to Provident Protection Plus. The change aligns the agency’s name with its parent company, Provident Bank, and reflects its commitment to providing businesses and consumers with access to a full suite of financial products and services. Read More

June 28, 2022

National Survey Finds 83% of Consumers are Cutting Back on Personal Spending, Travel Due to Inflation

Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, has released the results of its recent consumer inflation survey of 600 adults, aged 18+ that shows how people are adjusting their routine spending and travel habits due to inflation. Read More

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