“We are excited to announce this transformational combination of two amazing organizations," Provident CEO and President Anthony Labozzetta said in a prepared statement. "The scale and profitability of the combined organization will enable us to invest in the future, better compete for market share, and better serve our customers and communities."

Ravi Vakacherla will be responsible for the financial institution's initiatives in this area, including strategy, data analytics, innovation, fintech partnerships, information technology and driving the core vendor relationships.

Iselin-based Provident Bank provided the construction loan, which will bring a new warehouse to Langhorne, Pa.

According to the Iselin-based institution, Ravi Vakacherla will "have his finger on the pulse" on the evolving world of financial tech in the newly redefined role and as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

The organization closed out its first major giving cycle of the year with 43 nonprofits that will receive funding ranging from $5,000 to $25,000.

The full-service agency has changed its name to Provident Protection Plus to match its parent company.

A recent survey by Iselin-headquartered Provident Bank found that more than 82% of shoppers are making changes. Find out what they're doing with less of — or eliminating — as a result.

The collaboration, which includes serving as exclusive sponsor for the Yankees Broadcast Booth, marks the first broadcast radio sponsorship for the Iselin-based institution.

A nationwide survey from Provident Bank finds when it comes to being prepared for such incidents, small businesses are only half-way there.

He succeeds longtime Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Christopher Martin, who now assumes the role of executive chairman.

Robert Tharp will be responsible for developing, executing and managing the bank's overall strategy for the segment and business development plans.

R. Christian Pfefferle is responsible for managing relationship managers and lending specialists who work with small- to mid-sized companies.