2006 Press Releases

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Date	Press Release
December 15, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Kevin C. Savage to Vice President
December 14, 2006	Provident Bank Hires Paul Frank as Vice President
December 1, 2006	Provident Bankshares Accelerates Balance Sheet Transition Provides Mid-Quarter Update
November 17, 2006	Provident Bank Expands Presence in Laurel, Maryland
October 24, 2006	Provident Bankshares Corporation Appoints Greater Washington Business Executive to Board of Directors
October 19, 2006	Provident Bankshares Announces 12% Increase in Net Income For Third Quarter 2006.
September 28, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Juan Negrin to Senior Vice President
September 28, 2006	Provident Bank Hires Keith A. Harmon as Vice President
September 28, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Thomas W. Bernoski To Senior Vice President
September 25, 2006	Provident Bank Celebrates 120 Years In Business At Area Branches
September 22, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Nancy Colson Alperstein To Senior Vice President
September 18, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Patricia H. Johnson to Senior Vice President
August 18, 2006	Provident Bankshares Corporation Appoints Dale B. Peck as New Director to Board
August 4, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Robert G Lasher to Vice President
August 4, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Sherry L Jones to Vice President
July 20, 2006	Provident Bankshares Announces Solid Results and Record ROA for Second Quarter 2006
July 17, 2006	Provident Bank Hires Chris Christie as Vice President
July 17, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Lori Lanman David to Vice President
July 17, 2006	Provident Bank Hires Randall Kogel as Vice President
July 17, 2006	Provident Bank Hires Ann-Marie Monroe as Vice President
July 17, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Steve Wientge to Vice President
July 5, 2006	Provident Bankshares Announces its inclusion in the New NASDAQ Global Select Market
June 29, 2006	Provident Bankshares Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2006 Earnings Conference Call
June 27, 2006	Another Step Forward in Answering Multicultural Needs Provident Bank Offers Affordable MoneyTransfer Service
June 27, 2006	Provident Bank Opens Newest Branch in Thriving Prince Georges' County
June 1, 2006	Consumer Banking Trends Point to Surcharge-Free ATMs Provident Bank Signs Agreement to Expand ATM Network Nationwide
May 22, 2006	Provident Bank A Platinum Sponsor of “Entrepreneur Of The Year” Award Sponsorship Demonstrates Strong Commitment to Supporting Commercial Business in Baltimore and Greater Washington
May 18, 2006	Take Care of your Loved Ones...Tax Free!
May 8, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Valerie Brandenburg to Senior Vice President
May 8, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Carole Anne Stafford to Senior Vice President
May 8, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Martine A. Lewis to Vice President
May 8, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Francis Sherman Moriarty to Vice President
May 8, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Michael Helmus to Senior Vice President
May 8, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Mark Hamid to Vice President
May 8, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Dennis Gordon to Vice President
May 4, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes John A. Kelley, Jr. to Vice President
May 4, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Lisa LiPira to Vice President
May 4, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes George D. Decker to Senior Vice President
May 4, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Sherry Berman to Vice President
May 4, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Donna M. Whitehead to Vice President
May 1, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Cheryl J. Yuille to Vice President
May 1, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Michael Newman to Vice President
April 26, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes William Fahey to Vice President
April 26, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes James Salley to Vice President
April 20, 2006	Provident Bankshares Corporation Announces Solid Earnings Growth for First Quarter 2006
April 12, 2006	Provident Bank Signs on as "Official Bank Partner" of Innsbrook After Hours Concert Series
April 12, 2006	Provident Bank Appoints Hugh Newton to Regional President, Greater Washington
April 12, 2006	Provident Bank Appoints Kevin Walsh to Regional President, Central Virginia
April 12, 2006	Provident Bank Appoints John King to Regional President, Greater Baltimore
April 12, 2006	Provident Bank Announces Key Appointments -Regional Presidents Named -New Real Estate Banking Executive and Chief Credit Officer Appointed
March 24, 2006	Steven E. Zelenak Elected to the Board of Directors of the Baltimore/Washington Corridor Chamber of Commerce
March 23, 2006	Provident Bank Opens Newest Baltimore Branch, Eastern & Kane Shoppers
March 22, 2006	Provident Bank Honors Dora Russell as Volunteer of the Year
March 16, 2006	Provident Bank Strengthens Hispanic Outreach Initiative Provident Forms a Strategic Partnership with 'The Media Network' to Boost Awareness of Hispanic Marketing Programs in Greater Washington
February 8, 2006	Provident Bank Targets Businesses With Health Savings Accounts
January 31, 2006	My Bank Rewards Me Just for Being a Customer! Provident Bank Launches "Benefit Banking" A NEW Customer Loyalty Program
January 26, 2006	Rachel M. Pettyplace Named Manager of Provident Bank's Odenton Superfresh Branch
January 26, 2006	Provident Bank Names William C. O'Connor Senior Vice President
January 25, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Wylie. H. Mitchell to Senior Vice President
January 25, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Christopher R. Rahl to Senior Vice President
January 25, 2006	Yancy Mejia Named Manager of Provident Bank's Kensington Branch
January 25, 2006	Naeem Beg Named Manager of Provident Bank's Manassas Liberia Shopper's Food Warehouse Branch
January 23, 2006	Jennifer Corey Named Manager of Provident Bank's Gaskins Branch
January 13, 2006	Provident Bank Promotes Alex Saidii to Vice President
January 19, 2006	Provident Bankshares Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2005 Earnings Conference Call
January 19, 2006	Provident Bankshares Corporation Reports Record 2005 Earnings
January 3, 2006	Provident Bank's Lillian Kilroy Graduates from Leadership Maryland Class of 2005