Provident State Bank (PSB) is dedicated to the communities it serves and to the 100 employees who serve them. The mission of PSB is to always deliver a personal customer experience supported by the most advanced technology and services.

Provident State Bank is an independently owned community bank originally established in 1904 as Provident Savings Bank of Preston, MD. The bank was opened primarily as a savings bank, but opportunities quickly arose for the bank to better service the needs of its community. Thus, in 1912, the bank changed to a state bank to provide its customers with all the benefits of a commercial bank. Ever since, its dedicated board and employees have worked tirelessly to bring the members of our community a bank that they can rely on.

In 1972, the directors of Provident State Bank decided to expand from Preston and built their first branch in Secretary, MD. Over the next 35 years, the bank opened nine additional locations in the mid-Shore area. Today, Provident State Bank has 10 banking locations, in Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, Wicomico and Sussex counties.

“We are proud to offer the best technology in banking, along with the best people in our branches when you need to come in to see us,” said Ashley Clevenger, PSB vice president and winner of Coastal Style’s 2022 Best Banking Specialist in Wicomico County. Her passion is getting to know her customers so that she can offer them both a personal and professional service experience.