WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 23, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:WSFS), the parent company of WSFS Bank, today announced that Mark A. Turner, President and Chief Executive Officer was presented with the CEO of the Year award at the recent Delaware Valley HR Department of the Year Awards dinner. Mr. Turner was recognized at the 13th Annual Dinner and Awards Presentations event on November 18, 2010.
The award is given to the Chief Executive Officer who has provided investment growth and service improvements for customers, and ensured the welfare for performance of all employees with a proven awareness of the human resources function and its importance to the success of their organization. The CEOs nominated were also judged on overall leadership qualities, and the innovative change they have driven to positively impact their employees. The annual event took place at the Crystal Tea Room in the Wanamaker Building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In his own words, Mr. Turner spoke about the award as "one that truly belongs to our organization." Mr. Turner elaborated that, "WSFS is a very special place that attracts and retains the best Associates, who in turn, bring the best Customers to our doors. I am both humbled and honored to receive this award."
Peggy Eddens, WSFS Executive Vice President of Human Capital Management remarked, "Our strategy is to cultivate Engaged Associates who deliver Stellar Service to create Customer Advocates. We are proud of this recognition and are grateful that through Mark's leadership, our culture of engagement continues to grow and thrive."
About WSFS Financial Corporation
WSFS Financial Corporation is a $3.8 billion financial services company. Its primary subsidiary, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB (WSFS Bank), operates 40 banking offices located in Delaware (35), Pennsylvania (4) and Virginia (1). WSFS Bank provides comprehensive financial services including commercial banking, retail banking and trust and wealth management. Other subsidiaries or divisions include WSFS Investment Group, Inc., Cypress Capital Management, LLC and Cash Connect, a leading provider of ATM vault cash in North America.
Serving the Delaware Valley since 1832, WSFS is one of the ten oldest banks in the United States continuously operating under the same name. For more information, please visit .
CONTACT: WSFS Financial Corporation Stephanie A. Heist (302) 571-5259 sheist@wsfsbank.com