The Provident Bank has named John Lopez, of Jersey City, NJ, banking center manager of its Newark branch located at 115 Ferry St. In this position, Lopez will lead and manage a team of sales and service professionals, as well as oversee daily branch operations.

'John's management capabilities and background will be advantageous to our team in Newark,' said Michael Petrucci, area manager, Provident Bank. 'We are excited to have him join The Provident Bank.'

Prior to joining Provident Bank, Lopez was a branch manager at Wells Fargo. He is a graduate of New Jersey City University with a BS in Business Administration.

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 $8.75 billion as of June 30, 2015. With $5.8 billion in deposits, The 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.

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