Provident Strengthens Retail Banking Leadership Team with Key Appointments
04 December 2020 - 12:00AM
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 will develop and direct implementation of policies
and procedures in support of objectives established by executive
management and to ensure quality, compliance, and efficiency.
Ms. Easse has more than 20 years’ experience and previously
served as Vice President and Director of Branch Operations with SB
One Bank. She also held the position of Regional Operations Officer
with Commerce Bank, now TD Bank.
The Bank also announced that Ana Marques has been appointed to
the position Sales Administration Manager. Ms. Marques is
responsible for leading the development and implementation of all
retail banking sales activities to support the division’s business
plan. In addition, she is responsible for overseeing the sales
management process and growth initiatives for the division.
Ms. Marques previously served as Assistant Secretary of Retail
Administration with SB One Bank and has more than 25 years’
experience in financial services. Prior to joining SB One Bank Ms.
Marques held positions with TD Bank.
“I am pleased to welcome Vanessa and Ana to our retail banking
leadership team and look forward to working with them,” said Vito
Giannola, Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Banking
Officer. “While with SB One Bank, they were instrumental in
achieving outstanding results and contributed to transforming the
bank into a high-performing company,” added Mr. Giannola.
In addition, Provident Bank announced the appointment of three
Regional Managers to help oversee the management of the branch
network:
Samera Martinez has joined the Bank as Senior Vice President and
Regional Manager for the North/Metro region. Ms. Martinez
previously served as Vice President, Business Development Manager
with SB One Bank. She has more than 30 years’ experience and has
held leadership roles with Interchange Bank, TD Bank/Hudson United
and Valley National Bank.
Maria Navedo has joined Provident as Senior Vice President and
Regional Manager for the Northwest region. Ms. Navedo previously
served as a Vice President and Business Development Manager with SB
One Bank. She has more than 20 years’ experience and has held
positions with Santander, Chase, and TD Bank/Hudson
United.
Lisa H. Van Cleve has been promoted to Senior Vice President and
Regional Manager of the Bank’s Central Shore region. Prior to that,
Ms. Van Cleve was First Vice President and Market Manager for
Provident’s Central Shore Region, a position she held since 2007.
Ms. Van Cleve has more than 20 years’ experience and has held
positions with Commerce Bank, now TD Bank.
All three will be focused on achieving branch and regional
goals, as well as meeting customers' needs and implementing
strategies for providing outstanding levels of customer service. In
addition, they will be responsible for internal and external sales
and marketing programs, branch operations, audit controls, income
and expense levels, and supporting staff development and
training.
“I am excited to work with Samera, Maria, and Lisa on the
execution of our plans to grow deposits and our strategy to enhance
the customer experience in our branch network, said Mr. Giannola.
“All three possess exceptional knowledge of financial services and
understand what is needed to drive results and deliver
best-in-class financial services to our customers,” added Mr.
Giannola.
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About Provident Bank
Provident Bank, a community-oriented financial institution
offering “Commitment you can count on” since 1839, is the wholly
owned subsidiary of Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS),
which reported assets of $12.87 billion as of September 30, 2020.
With $9.56 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, as
well as Bucks, Lehigh and Northampton counties in Pennsylvania and
Queens County in New York. The Bank also provides fiduciary
and wealth management services through its wholly owned subsidiary,
Beacon Trust Company and full service insurance agency and
brokerage services through its wholly owned subsidiary, SB One
Insurance Agency, Inc. For more information about Provident Bank,
visit www.provident.bank or join the conversations on Facebook
(ProvidentBank) and Twitter (@ProvidentBank).
Gabrielle Costello
Provident Bank
215-825-9658
gcostello@levlane.com
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