WILMINGTON, Del., May 31, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WSFS Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: WSFS ), the parent company of WSFS Bank, today announced that Scott D. Swingle, Vice President, Business Banking, was named the Small Business Financial Champion of the Year at the Delaware Small Business Administration (SBA) Awards. The event was held on May 3 at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Wilmington. The SBA, alongside several partners, celebrated outstanding small business owners, resource partners and small business lenders. Mr. Swingle was nominated by the SBDC for his commitment to the Sussex County small business community.
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“I’ve been fortunate to have worked in a field that I enjoy, for a company that cares so deeply about the community and lives that mission every day,” Mr. Swingle said. “I’m honored that the SBA feels that I’ve made a meaningful contribution to the communities we all serve.”
In addition to Mr. Swingle’s achievement, WSFS Bank was recognized as a top Third Party Lender for providing long-term, fixed-rate financing to approved small businesses in Delaware.
“The 504 Loan Program has been a powerful economic development tool that WSFS is proud to participate in,” said Morgan E. Johns, Director of Small Business Operations. “The program has been beneficial for small businesses, communities and participating lenders. It is truly a win, win, win.”
About WSFS Financial Corporation WSFS Financial Corporation is a multi-billion dollar financial services company. Its primary subsidiary, WSFS Bank, is the oldest and largest locally-managed bank and trust company headquartered in Delaware and the Delaware Valley. As of March 31, 2017, WSFS Financial Corporation had $6.85 billion in assets on its balance sheet and $17.57 billion in assets under management and administration. WSFS operates from 77 offices located in Delaware (46), Pennsylvania (29), Virginia (1) and Nevada (1) and provides comprehensive financial services including commercial banking, retail banking, cash management and trust and wealth management. Other subsidiaries or divisions include Christiana Trust, WSFS Wealth Investments, Cypress Capital Management, LLC, West Capital Management, Powdermill Financial Solutions, Cash Connect®, WSFS Mortgage and Arrow Land Transfer. Serving the Delaware Valley since 1832, WSFS Bank is one of the ten oldest banks in the United States continuously operating under the same name. For more information, please visit wsfsbank.com.
Contact: Cortney Klein (302) 571-5253 cklein@wsfsbank.com
