WSFS Financial named Paul S. Greenplate executive vice president and chief risk officer.

Greenplate most recently served as the deputy chief risk officer, working closely with Thomas W. Kearney, executive vice president and chief risk officer emeritus, who is retiring in April of 2018.

Greenplate will oversee all independent risk management functions including, credit risk management, real estate services, asset recovery, enterprise risk management, legal, internal audit, loan review and regulatory compliance.

Greenplate joined WSFS in 1999 and prior to his leadership role in the risk division, he served as senior vice president and treasurer. The role of senior vice president and treasurer was assumed by Ronald V. Samuels two years ago.

“I am very pleased that Paul is joining our executive leadership team and I am confident that he is the right leader for this critical role,” said Mark A. Turner, president and CEO of WSFS Bank. “We are grateful for all that Tom has contributed to our company and for his expertise and gracious engagement through this transition period. Paul’s appointment is the result of a thoughtful, deliberate and well-executed succession plan, which has been in process since 2014.”

As of December 31, 2016, WSFS Financial had $6.8 billion in assets on its balance sheet and $15.7 billion in fiduciary assets. Its primary subsidiary, WSFS Bank, is the oldest and largest locally-managed bank and trust company headquartered in Delaware and the Delaware Valley.