Provident Financial Services, Inc. and The Provident Bank Name Robert Adamo to the Board of Directors

ISELIN, N.J., Sept. 26, 2016 -- Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS) (the “Company”) today announced that Robert Adamo has been named to the Boards of Directors of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, The Provident Bank.

Robert Adamo is the retired Senior National Practice Director-East Region and former member of the board of directors of the international public accounting and consulting firm of Deloitte LLP.  During the course of his 40-year career with Deloitte, Mr. Adamo served a diverse client base of large and mid-tier companies in various industries with a significant focus on the financial services industry.

Mr. Adamo is a graduate of St. John’s University and is a certified public accountant.  He serves on the board of directors of Greater New York Councils-Boy Scouts of America.

“We are extremely pleased to have Bob Adamo join our board,” said Christopher Martin, Provident’s chairman, president and chief executive officer. “His diverse background and broad experience with a renowned public accounting firm will be a tremendous asset to us.  I’m sure Bob will play a pivotal role in helping the Board of Directors guide Provident for many years to come.”

About the Company
Provident Financial Services, Inc. is the holding company for The Provident Bank, a community-oriented bank offering "commitment you can count on" since 1839.  The Provident Bank provides a comprehensive array 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.  The Bank also provides fiduciary and wealth management services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Beacon Trust Company.

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