PFS - Leadership updates

ISELIN, N.J., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS) (the "Company") announced today that Michael E. Regan has been appointed to the boards of directors of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Provident Bank, effective July 30, 2026. Mr. Regan is a seasoned financial regulatory executive with more than 35 years of experience overseeing the safety, soundness, governance, and risk management practices of community, regional, and complex financial institutions. During his distinguished career with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), he advised boards of directors and executive leadership teams on corporate governance, enterprise

ISELIN, N.J., July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, announced today that Anthony Petrazzuoli has joined the bank as Senior Vice President, Deposit & Payments Operations Director. In this role, Mr. Petrazzuoli will lead Provident Bank’s Deposit and Payment Operations functions, including deposit account operations, payment processing, item processing, reconciliation, ATM operations, and debit card operations. He will focus on driving operational excellence, enhancing the customer and employee experience, supporting regulatory compliance, and advancing strategic initiatives that modernize and scale the Bank’s operational capabi

ISELIN, N.J., June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, announced today the appointment of Adriano Duarte to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Provident Bank and Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS), effective July 1, 2026. In his new role, Mr. Duarte will lead all aspects of the Finance organization, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury, investor relations, corporate strategy, financial reporting, tax, facilities, and financial risk management. He will serve as a key advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors, helping guide the company’s financial per

ISELIN, N.J., June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, announced today the appointment of Annamaria Vitelli to Executive Vice President, Chief Wealth Officer of Provident Bank and President of Beacon Trust, effective immediately. In her new role, Ms. Vitelli will lead the strategic direction and growth of Provident Bank's wealth management business, including investment management, trust, and fiduciary services. In addition, she will partner across business lines to advance an integrated sales model and collaborate closely with the leaders of Provident Bank and Provident Protection Plus to deliver comprehensive financial solutio

ISELIN, N.J., Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution has announced the appointment of Joseph A. Tammaro, Jr. as Executive Vice President, Head of Middle Market Lending. In this role, Mr. Tammaro will report to Bill Fink, Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer, and will be responsible for leading Provident's Middle Market Lending Group, including business development, customer relationship management, portfolio performance, credit quality, and risk management. He will also play a key role in strategic planning, team leadership and development, and partnering across the organization to deliver comprehensive lending, depo

ISELIN, N.J., Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, announced today the planned retirement of Thomas M. Lyons, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Provident Financial Services and Provident Bank, which is expected to occur upon the earlier of June 30, 2026, or the appointment of his successor. Mr. Lyons will continue to serve in these roles until his successor's appointment. Following the selection of a successor, he will continue in an advisory capacity to assist with the transition. Provident Bank has initiated a nationwide search for a replacement, engaging an executive search firm to assist in t

ISELIN, N.J., Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, has announced the appointment of two executives and the promotion of two leaders, rounding out a year of growth and expansion. These latest strategic new hires and promotions further underscore Provident's commitment to sustainable growth, continued investment in technology, an exceptional customer experience, and meaningful community impact. Below are details on each executive and their role within Provident. Satish Harikrishnan has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer.In this role, Mr. Harikrishnan is responsible for setting and executing the ba

ISELIN, N.J., Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution with branches across New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and parts of New York, has announced the appointment of Renee Altomonte as Executive Vice President, Retail Banking Director. Reporting to Vito Giannola, Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer, Ms. Altomonte will be responsible for the branch network and driving the overall success of the retail bank. Her mandate includes strategic planning, optimizing branch operations, and leading retail sales and service. In addition, she will oversee the execution of the retail bank's strategic plan to meet our key business o

ISELIN, N.J., Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, has announced the appointment of Annamaria Vitelli as Executive Vice President, Chief Growth Officer of Beacon Trust, a full-service wealth management firm and wholly owned subsidiary of Provident Bank. In this newly created role, Ms. Vitelli will be responsible for overall growth and retention of client relationships across the firm. In addition, she will lead a team of business development and wealth advisory professionals and identify other opportunities for wealth management services. As a member of the management team at Beacon Trust, she will collaborate closely with Vale

ISELIN, N.J., Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, has announced that Michael A. Perito has joined the organization as Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Strategy. In this newly created role, Mr. Perito will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of the bank's overall strategic plan, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring the bank's strategy aligns with its goals within the regional banking landscape. He will report to Adriano Duarte, Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer. "I am pleased to welcome Michael to Provident Bank," said Mr. Duarte. "His proven expertise in strategi

ISELIN, N.J., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, has announced the appointment of Maheshkumar Kandasamy as SVP, Enterprise Architecture Director. Mr. Kandasamy will provide technical leadership, oversee the bank's enterprise and business solutions architecture function, and play a key role in developing technology strategies. He will report to Satish Harikrishnan, SVP, Technology Services Director. In this role, Mr. Kandasamy will be instrumental in ensuring Provident Bank's technology strategy aligns with its overall business strategy, with a strong focus on scalability, security, and regulatory compliance of the bank's s

Iselin, New Jersey, Dec. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, announced today a number of key leadership appointments following the completion of its merger with SB One Bank. The appointments leverage the talents and expertise of several executives, while creating synergies within the newly combined company. Vanessa Easse has been appointed to the position of Vice President and Director of Retail Operations. Ms. Easse is responsible for leading and directing all aspects of retail banking operations, and determining the operational plans and projects that best support the division’s objectives and business plan. In addition, she wi