Michael E. Regan appointed to Provident Financial Services and Bank boards

Provident Financial Services and its wholly owned subsidiary, Provident Bank, announced that former FDIC senior examiner Michael E. Regan will join the boards of both entities effective July 30, 2026. Regan brings more than 35 years of experience overseeing safety, soundness, governance and risk management at community, regional and large financial institutions, having led examinations of banks with assets ranging from $100 million to over $100 billion.

Executive Chairman Christopher Martin said Regan’s regulatory expertise will strengthen the companies’ governance, capital planning, operational risk and cybersecurity oversight as they pursue strategic priorities. Regan expressed honor at joining the boards and highlighted the importance of strong governance and risk management for successful financial institutions.