Banking was her fourth career: Gloria Rosenberg retires
Gloria Rosenberg’s long and storied working life will come to a close when she retires at the end of this month. Before starting at North Shore Bank in 2008, she worked as an interior decorator and then spent 14 years with Wisconsin Gas, holding several positions before becoming a supervisor of industrial marketing. She and her husband, David, opened a retail store for lovers of food and cooking, Gourmet Outfitters, in Mequon in 1995. Another location followed in Brookfield. To find out how she ended up managing our Bayshore branch, read the post — and wish her well in the comments!

Care drive helps foster kids, staff enjoy ice cream

The Corporate Community Outreach Committee’s care drive for foster children has raised $520 in cash donations so far, and employees have donated multiple boxes of items, Commercial & Consumer Loan Closing Manager Barb Wisneski reports. More photos and info here.

“Fabion’s Angels” solve mystery to build skills

The West Allis staff (joined by New Berlin Branch Manager Sara Swosinski) went undercover at Escape MKE on July 18 as part of a communication and bonding exercise. “Fabion’s Angels” had to find evidence of a Mr. Dupree’s wrongdoing within a one-hour time limit — the Angels completed their mission with one minute, 28 seconds left on the clock. —Submitted by Universal Banker Cristin Erdmann •••

Kudos
Mortgage Lending Manager Chris Boland received this email praising Mortgage Loan Officers Amy DeMain and Rebecca Madsen:

I didn’t have the chance when I saw you and Mike [Kellman], but wanted to take a moment to let you know that I feel very, very lucky for how much I get to work with North Shore Bank. Not only are the speedy processors in Brookfield the most awesome in the biz, but Amy and Rebecca are also the bomb!! They are both super easy to work with and get along with, in every aspect. I have witnessed, at the closing table, MANY times, sincere thank-yous and smiles when I do closings for both of them. They do such a great job and I love working with them so much. You have a great staff covering Door County with customers that really like their L.O.’s from NSB!!

I know how hard this biz is, so when one can spread a well-earned compliment to another, I am a firm believer in doing so because it really goes a long way when someone appreciates the hard work — and Amy and Rebecca both are hardworking, intelligent, dedicated women who each deserve my compliments, for whatever it’s worth.

Have a Great Day,
Gina
Regina J. Sund, Closing Agent
Knight Barry Title, Inc.

Awesome work, Amy and Rebecca! Thank you for representing North Shore Bank so positively. •••

New Hires for July 28 •••
It’s always exciting to add new members to our team. Here are some of the fresh faces at North Shore Bank.

Customer Assistance Rep Takeisha Apklin is from Milwaukee and previously worked for Kohl’s corporate office. She says, “I have two children’s books ready to publish, I am a nature photographer, and I get married August 5!” The books, she says, “are about everyday situations children go through while growing up, such as bullying and wanting to fit in. Both books are illustrated and narrated with cute little animals.” Here’s hoping for beautiful weather next Friday!

Green Bay West Universal Banker Tiffany Pennington is originally from Lansing, Michigan, and was previously employed as a human resources manager at Toys”R”Us. “I have been a cake artist and cookie decorator for 16 years. I had my own business in Michigan,” she says. “I still make decorated cookies for family and friends.” So, everyone: Make friends with Tiffany.

And Customer Care Rep Carolyn Williamson is from Milwaukee, and her last job was with ASI Doors. “I love double Dutch and the smell of fresh-cut grass,” she says.

West Allis’s Lisa Gagliardi gets married

West Allis Teller Lisa Gagliardi married her husband, Jeff, on July 9 at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside in Kenosha. Her colleague Teller Fabion Shkreli attended the wedding. “Thought I would share a happy event with my North Shore Bank family!” Lisa says. Thank you, Lisa, and congratulations! •••

North Shore Shape Up: Make art, reduce stress •••
If you have trouble with stress or anxiety, research shows you might want to try … arts and crafts? Cleveland Clinic Wellness reports:

New research shows that creating arts and crafts lowers levels of the stress hormone cortisol. As part of our body’s fight-or-flight response, cortisol is essential for survival, but in our high-stress culture, it can end up being elevated all too often. High cortisol levels can spell serious trouble for your health in the form of inflammation, belly fat, and illness. …

Making art can lower stress whether you’re an accomplished sculptor or a stick-figure aficionado, and there’s certainly no need to rent studio space or invest in expensive materials. Study benefits were tied not to artistic ability but rather to artistic endeavor, and participants used simple materials like markers, paper, and modeling clay. So bust out your watercolors, coloring book, pencils, crayons, or collage materials, and let your creativity flow!

Upcoming Events
The 2016 Racine County Fair is running through July 31. The event features competitive youth and adult exhibits, children’s entertainment, national entertainment, tractor pulls, demo derbies, midway rides, food, and animal and agricultural displays. Today will be Children’s Day at the fair, when North Shore Bank will offer crafts for kids in the Hospitality Tent and a chance to win prizes. More upcoming events here.

Internal Job Postings •••

No internal job postings this week.

For a complete list of internal job postings and to apply for one, go to nsbcareersforyou.silkroad.com and click on “Internal Openings” at the top. To refer an external person to an opening, go to our intranet page. You can earn cash and prizes for a successful referral!