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Provident Bank Welcomes Leonardo Ramos As Vice President, CRA Officer

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Provident Bank has appointed Leonardo Ramos as Vice President and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Officer. In this role, Ramos will oversee the bank's CRA program, focusing on enhancing lending, service, and investment strategies to support affordable housing and economic development initiatives. With over 24 years of experience in financial services, Ramos brings valuable expertise to Provident Bank's compliance team.

Mary Brown, Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, expressed confidence in Ramos's ability to maintain high regulatory compliance standards as the bank grows. Ramos's previous roles include Senior Vice President, Sales Manager at Columbia Bank and Vice President, Community Development Sales Manager at Santander Bank. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Lee University and an MBA from Rutgers Business School.

Provident Bank ha nominato Leonardo Ramos come Vice Presidente e Responsabile della Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). In questo ruolo, Ramos supervisionerà il programma CRA della banca, concentrandosi sul miglioramento delle strategie di prestito, servizio e investimento per supportare iniziative di alloggi accessibili e sviluppo economico. Con oltre 24 anni di esperienza nei servizi finanziari, Ramos porta una preziosa competenza al team di conformità di Provident Bank.

Mary Brown, Vice Presidente Senior e Chief Compliance Officer, ha espresso fiducia nella capacità di Ramos di mantenere alti standard di conformità normativa mentre la banca cresce. Le esperienze precedenti di Ramos includono Vice Presidente Senior e Sales Manager presso Columbia Bank e Vice Presidente, Sales Manager per lo Sviluppo della Comunità presso Santander Bank. Ha conseguito una Laurea in Amministrazione Aziendale presso Lee University e un MBA presso Rutgers Business School.

Provident Bank ha nombrado a Leonardo Ramos como Vicepresidente y Oficial de la Ley de Reinversión Comunitaria (CRA). En este rol, Ramos supervisará el programa CRA del banco, enfocándose en mejorar las estrategias de préstamos, servicios e inversiones para apoyar iniciativas de vivienda asequible y desarrollo económico. Con más de 24 años de experiencia en servicios financieros, Ramos aporta una valiosa experiencia al equipo de cumplimiento de Provident Bank.

Mary Brown, Vicepresidenta Senior y Oficial de Cumplimiento, expresó confianza en la capacidad de Ramos para mantener altos estándares de cumplimiento regulatorio a medida que el banco crece. Los roles previos de Ramos incluyen Vicepresidente Senior y Gerente de Ventas en Columbia Bank y Vicepresidente, Gerente de Ventas para el Desarrollo Comunitario en Santander Bank. Tiene una Licenciatura en Administración de Empresas de Lee University y un MBA de Rutgers Business School.

프로비던트 뱅크는 레오나르도 라모스를 부사장 겸 커뮤니티 재투자 법(CRA) 담당자로 임명했습니다. 이 역할에서 라모스는 은행의 CRA 프로그램을 감독하여 저렴한 주택 및 경제 개발 이니셔티브를 지원하기 위한 대출, 서비스 및 투자 전략을 강화하는 데 집중할 것입니다. 금융 서비스 분야에서 24년 이상의 경력을 가진 라모스는 프로비던트 뱅크의 컴플라이언스 팀에 귀중한 전문성을 제공합니다.

메리 브라운 수석 부사장 겸 컴플라이언스 책임자는 은행이 성장함에 따라 라모스가 높은 규제 준수 기준을 유지할 수 있도록 신뢰를 표명했습니다. 라모스의 이전 직책에는 콜롬비아 뱅크의 수석 부사장 및 영업 관리자와 산탄데르 뱅크의 부사장, 커뮤니티 개발 영업 관리자가 포함됩니다. 그는 리 대학교에서 경영학 학사 학위를, 러터거스 비즈니스 스쿨에서 MBA를 취득했습니다.

La Provident Bank a nommé Leonardo Ramos au poste de Vice-Président et d'Officier de la Loi de Réinvestissement Communautaire (CRA). Dans ce rôle, Ramos supervisera le programme CRA de la banque, en se concentrant sur l'amélioration des stratégies de prêt, de service et d'investissement pour soutenir les initiatives de logement abordable et de développement économique. Fort de plus de 24 ans d'expérience dans les services financiers, Ramos apporte une expertise précieuse à l'équipe de conformité de la Provident Bank.

Mary Brown, Vice-Présidente Senior et Responsable de la Conformité, a exprimé sa confiance en la capacité de Ramos à maintenir des normes de conformité réglementaire élevées à mesure que la banque se développe. Les précédents postes de Ramos incluent Senior Vice President, Sales Manager chez Columbia Bank et Vice President, Community Development Sales Manager chez Santander Bank. Il est titulaire d'une Licence en Administration des Affaires de l'Université de Lee et d'un MBA de la Rutgers Business School.

Die Provident Bank hat Leonardo Ramos zum Vizepräsidenten und CRA-Beauftragten (Community Reinvestment Act) ernannt. In dieser Funktion wird Ramos das CRA-Programm der Bank überwachen, wobei der Schwerpunkt auf der Verbesserung von Kredit-, Dienstleistungs- und Investitionsstrategien liegt, um bezahlbaren Wohnraum und wirtschaftliche Entwicklungsinitiativen zu unterstützen. Mit über 24 Jahren Erfahrung im Finanzdienstleistungssektor bringt Ramos wertvolles Fachwissen in das Compliance-Team der Provident Bank ein.

Mary Brown, Senior Vice President und Chief Compliance Officer, äußerte Vertrauen in Ramos’ Fähigkeit, hohe regulatorische Compliance-Standards aufrechtzuerhalten, während die Bank wächst. Zuvor bekleidete Ramos die Position des Senior Vice President, Sales Manager bei Columbia Bank und Vice President, Community Development Sales Manager bei Santander Bank. Er hat einen Bachelor of Science in Betriebswirtschaft von der Lee University und einen MBA der Rutgers Business School.

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  • Appointment of experienced professional (Leonardo Ramos) as VP and CRA Officer
  • Potential for improved CRA program execution and community initiatives
  • Enhanced focus on affordable housing and economic development lending
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ISELIN, N.J., July 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, is pleased to welcome Leonardo Ramos as Vice President, Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Officer.

Mr. Ramos is responsible for the execution of the bank’s CRA program and commitments to the communities the bank serves, while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the bank's various assessment areas and carrying out executive leadership’s directives to achieve specific CRA goals and objectives. In addition, he is responsible for enhancing lending, service, and investment strategies to effectively support the bank's CRA initiatives that include providing loans and investments for affordable housing and economic development.

“I am pleased to welcome Leonardo to this important role on our compliance team,” said Mary Brown, Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer. His deep knowledge and expertise in compliance management, combined with his widespread experience in financial services, will be instrumental as Provident grows, and as we continue to maintain the highest standards in regulatory compliance,” added Ms. Brown.

Mr. Ramos has more than 24 years of experience in financial services. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President, Sales Manager with Columbia Bank. Prior to that, he served as Vice President, Community Development Sales Manager with Santander Bank. Mr. Ramos earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Lee University and a Master of Business Administration from Rutgers Business School.

About Provident Bank
Founded in Jersey City in 1839, Provident Bank is the oldest community-focused financial institution based in New Jersey and is the wholly owned subsidiary of Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS). With assets of $24.08 billion as of June 30, 2024, Provident Bank offers a wide range of customized financial solutions for businesses and consumers with an exceptional customer experience delivered through its convenient network of 140 branches across New Jersey and parts of New York and Pennsylvania, via mobile and online banking, and from its customer contact center. The bank also provides fiduciary and wealth management services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Beacon Trust Company, and insurance services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Provident Protection Plus, Inc. To learn more about Provident Bank, go to www.provident.bank or call our customer contact center at 800.448.7768.

CONTACT:
Keith Buscio
732-504-9407
Keith.buscio@provident.bank

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FAQ

Who is Leonardo Ramos and what is his new role at Provident Bank (PFS)?

Leonardo Ramos has been appointed as Vice President and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Officer at Provident Bank. He is responsible for executing the bank's CRA program and overseeing community initiatives.

What are Leonardo Ramos's main responsibilities in his new role at Provident Bank (PFS)?

Ramos is responsible for executing the CRA program, overseeing assessment areas, enhancing lending strategies for affordable housing and economic development, and achieving specific CRA goals and objectives.

How much experience does Leonardo Ramos bring to Provident Bank (PFS)?

Leonardo Ramos brings over 24 years of experience in financial services to his new role at Provident Bank.

What was Leonardo Ramos's previous position before joining Provident Bank (PFS)?

Before joining Provident Bank, Leonardo Ramos served as Senior Vice President, Sales Manager with Columbia Bank.

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