Provident Financial Services has appointed Michael E. Regan to the boards of directors of the company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Provident Bank. The appointments became effective on July 30, 2026. Regan brings more than 35 years of experience in financial institution supervision, corporate governance, regulatory compliance and enterprise risk management.
Regan spent his career with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, where he evaluated the safety, soundness and risk management practices of community banks, regional institutions and larger, more complex financial organizations.
As a Senior Bank Examiner with the FDIC, Regan led safety and soundness examinations involving financial institutions with assets ranging from approximately $100 million to more than $100 billion.
His work included assessing capital adequacy, liquidity management, credit risk, operational resilience, cybersecurity preparedness, internal controls and executive oversight. He also regularly presented examination findings and strategic recommendations to bank boards, audit committees, risk committees and executive leadership teams.
Regan’s regulatory experience also included supervising multidisciplinary examination teams and reviewing merger and acquisition applications. He advised financial institutions on governance practices, regulatory relationships, succession planning and the alignment of executive compensation with risk management objectives.
Provident said Regan’s background will add extensive regulatory and risk-management expertise to its boards as the company continues executing its strategic priorities.
His appointment could provide the company with additional perspective on governance, capital planning, operational risk, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance as financial institutions navigate an increasingly complex operating environment.
Regan will serve on the boards of both Provident Financial Services and Provident Bank, giving him oversight responsibilities at the holding-company and banking-subsidiary levels.
Provident Financial Services is the holding company for Provident Bank, a community-oriented financial institution founded in 1839. The bank offers consumer and commercial banking products through branches in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York.
Its Pennsylvania operations include locations in Bucks, Lehigh and Northampton counties. In New York, the bank serves customers in Orange, Queens and Nassau counties.
Provident Bank also provides fiduciary and wealth management services through Beacon Trust Company and insurance services through Provident Protection Plus.
Regan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Rider University.
KEY QUOTES:
“We are pleased to welcome Mike to the boards of Provident Financial Services and Provident Bank. Mike brings exceptional regulatory expertise and a distinguished career dedicated to helping financial institutions strengthen governance, manage risk, and operate safely and soundly. His experience advising boards of directors and executive leadership teams across institutions of all sizes will provide valuable perspective as we continue to execute our strategic priorities, uphold strong corporate governance, and create long-term value for our shareholders. We look forward to benefiting from his insight and counsel.”
Christopher Martin, Executive Chairman of Provident Financial Services
“I am honored to join the boards of Provident Financial Services and Provident Bank. Throughout my career, I have appreciated the important role strong governance, prudent risk management, and a customer-focused culture play in building successful financial institutions. Provident has earned an outstanding reputation in each of these areas, and I look forward to working with Chris, my fellow directors, and Tony and the executive leadership team to help support the company’s continued growth and long-term success.”
Michael E. Regan, Director of Provident Financial Services and Provident Bank
