Thomas J. Shara, Executive Vice Chairman of the Board
Mr. Shara has served as Executive Vice Chairman of Provident since May 2024. Prior to that time, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Lakeland and Lakeland Bank. Mr. Shara previously served on the boards of directors of Lakeland and Lakeland Bank. Prior to joining Lakeland Bank, Mr. Shara served as President and Chief Lending Officer of TD Bank’s Mid-Atlantic Division. Mr. Shara serves on the Board of Trustees of the Boys and Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic, New Jersey, the Board of Directors of the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey, and is former Chairman of the New Jersey Bankers Association. He also serves on the Board of Governors of the Ramapo College Foundation and is a Foundation Officer on the board of trustees of Chilton Medical Center Foundation.