Chodrow joins Provident Bank as business manager and assistant VP

According to Provident Bank, Matthew Chodrow has joined the bank as business manager and assistant VP with responsibility for managing the overall sales and customer services operations of the bank's branch. He brings 11 years of banking experience to his new position. He was recently branch manager for Citizens Bank in Airmont. He has also held positions with Whitney National Bank in St. Petersburg, Fla. and Roslyn Savings Bank in Garden City. He began his banking career with First Union National Bank in Lawrenceville, Ga. Chodrow attended the SUNY at Farmingdale. "We are very pleased to have Matthew Chowdrow join us as business manager for our Nyack branch. With his many years of experience in branch operations, Matthew will play a valuable role in the continued success of our Nyack branch," said Richard Jones, executive VP, business services of Provident Bank. Headquartered in Montebello, Provident Bank, with $2.9 billion in assets, is the largest independent full-service community bank in the lower Hudson Valley. Provident Bank operates 35 branches that serve the Hudson Valley region including three commercial banking Centers in Westchester County, and one office in Bergen County, N.J. The bank offers a complete line of commercial, retail and investment services. Visit the Provident Bank Web site at www.providentbanking.com.