Mortgage loan originators Susan Liedel and Robin Tegel were recently recognized by organizations in their area. Susan accepted an award for Associate of the Year from the Racine Kenosha Builders Association, on behalf of North Shore Bank. And the Southshore Realtors Association honored Robin as Affiliate of the Year.

“I am very committed to the realtors in my area and spend a lot of time working for them and the association,” said Robin, who serves as co-chair of the association’s program/social committee, as well as on its public relations committee. “The best way to build trust is to be involved and follow through by attending the required meetings, coming up with ideas, listening to others, and promoting events!”

Susan serves on RKBA’s membership committee and has coordinated the bank’s participation in association events.

“You can’t beat being handed an award when most of the membership is in attendance,” she said. “It builds trust. Getting a builder’s attention is tough, so anything that brings light to Robin, myself, and North Shore Bank is a good thing.” She noted that retired senior mortgage lender Linda Tait also played a key role in helping open these doors.

“Susan and Robin are great examples of how putting your positive energy into something can make a significant difference,” VP consumer lending manager Chris Boland said. “While I am not surprised by the accolades they have received, I am very happy and excited for them. In a time when there have been many challenges for these types of organizations, coupled with the increase in demand for lending — which affects both builders and realtors alike — it says a lot about both of them that they were able to continue to serve at such a high level.”