Senior mortgage lender Linda Tait will retire from North Shore Bank at the beginning of April, after over 20 years here. She shared a few thoughts with Shorelines about leaving.
Linda Tait retires early next month.
I am planning a new chapter of my life. I have been working in banking for 40 years; I think a part of me always knew this was my calling. I started in 1980 with the then–Kenosha Savings and Loan. A family member was leaving her position and suggested I apply. I started as a teller and slowly worked my way into the mortgage department. After several years, I became the manager of loan servicing, collections, and loan processing. In 1998, a larger institution purchased the bank and my divisional operation was transferred out of town. For nine months, I worked for a title company doing closings.
My former supervisor Dick Nadolski contacted me when North Shore Bank began building an office in Kenosha. After a conversation with him, I knew I needed to get back to what I enjoyed.
My favorite movie of all time is It’s a Wonderful Life — I know that what we do makes a difference. Throughout my employment, I have been fortunate enough to work in an environment that supports this premise. I honestly can’t think of another industry I would have enjoyed this much. I have always felt gratified to assist our customers and make their home ownership dreams a reality.
I will miss my customers and my co-workers. I am fortunate enough to call them friends. I wish I could hug you all and see you in person to say my goodbyes.
At the same time, I am looking forwarding to going fishing with my husband, enjoying my grandchildren, and not answering the phone! Thank you to everyone at North Shore Bank. —Linda
VP and consumer lending manager Chris Boland adds: “Linda will be greatly missed by her co-workers, clients, and everyone in the industry. She has always done a great job for her clients, and she is always a team player. I have enjoyed working with Linda a great deal and always appreciate her thoughtful feedback and ideas. I wish her and her family all the best in this next chapter and hope she enjoys every moment.”
“Linda has been a rock star in the Kenosha and southern markets for decades,” SVP consumer credit sales Mike Kellman says. “She will be greatly missed.”
Best wishes for a happy retirement. It has been a pleasure working with you. Pam
Linda, you have been a pleasure to work with. I hope you enjoy your retirement.
Linda! Happy retirement! It was nice working with you!
Linda it was a pleasure working with you, enjoy your retirement you deserve it. Mary F
HAPPY RETIREMENT! I know you are going to have a lot of fun being retired but know you will be greatly missed here!!!
Oh Linda…..MY FRIEND! You will be sadly be missed! I am so happy for you! I feel like we have been talking retirement for ever! We have shared so much of our lives with each other and I can’t believe you are not going to be here anymore! You were an amazing mortgage lender and I always trusted you to respond to my customers in a timely manner. Thanks for always giving back to the branch with your referrals! Now I just need to know if I made you feel a little bit bad to where you may just think about staying until I can retire? LOL!
Linda, I wish you the best as you embark on the next phase of your life. You’ve been a dedicated part of the Bank as we established a foothold in the Kenosha market many years ago. Thank you…..
Linda, I feel very blessed to have been able to work with you over these past 10 years. I do consider you a friend and will miss you. I am also very envious that you get to spend more time with your grandchildren — ALL of them! Let’s keep in touch!! I wish I could give you a hug, but we’ll save that for later! Good Luck and enjoy!!!
Linda, I am so happy for you!! Enjoy your retirement.
Linda, all the best wishes for a happy retirement. It has been a pleasure working with you. – Julie Goebel
Congratulations! Best Wishes on new beginnings with your retirement!
Linda, I am so happy for you HAPPY RETIREMENT!!. We had some wonderful times together in Union Grove. I was so blessed to work with you for many years, I’ve missed you. Enjoy yourself and your wonderful family. Congratulations!!!
Congratulation Linda, Enjoy your Retirement..
Congratulations on your retirement Linda, I hope you enjoy it!
So happy I had the opportunity to work with you! Enjoy your retirement!