In HR and more, Schissler tackles new challenges
Molly on Milwaukee’s Daniel W. Hoan Memorial Bridge during the UPAF Ride for the Arts.
As part of our centennial coverage, the Senior Leader Showcase series highlights executives who’ve been instrumental in helping North Shore Bank celebrate 100 years of success.
Chief human resources officer Molly Schissler always wants to go a little further. When she was hired in 2010, it was largely because the bank needed an HR leader who could take the department beyond administrative tasks and approach the role with a strategic mindset.
“Molly has done an excellent job in her time at North Shore, really elevating the Human Resources function to a strategic level,” says president and CEO Jay McKenna. “The many workplace awards we receive and engagement scores speak to that. I’m glad we have been able to give her additional responsibilities over the years to allow her to spread her wings a bit beyond just HR.” Read all about that and more now!
Swanson used volunteer PTO to help students
Cathy’s son’s class at the state capitol in Madison.
Last week, we asked to hear how you’re using your Centennial Volunteer PTO. Credit analyst Cathy Swanson shared what she’s done with hers.
“I used my full eight hours to chaperone my oldest son’s field trip to Madison,” she said. “Typically, they would have gone in fourth grade, but due to COVID, the trip was delayed. His class wase able to join the fourth graders this year to get a tour of the state capitol followed by a trip to Madison’s Henry Vilas Zoo.”
Cathy speaking to students at Golda Meir School’s Career Day.
And although she had already used her volunteer PTO, Cathy used another eight hours of regular PTO to be part of a high school Career Day at Milwaukee’s Golda Meir School. “I talked to sophomores about myself, my educational journey, my daily job responsibilities, the hidden perks and benefits, and the reality of my career choice,” she said.
Have you used your volunteer PTO yet, or are you planning to? We’d love to hear about it and share ideas with the rest of the bank. Email us at shorelines@northshorebank.com. For more information about centennial volunteer PTO, visit Ask Seymour. •••
Throwback Thursday: Big hats come out for Derby Days
Colleen Moore and Janet Russell at the Derby Days raffle table.
With the Kentucky Derby coming up this weekend, it seemed appropriate to look back on the Corporate office’s “Derby Days” fundraising event for the United Performing Arts Fund in 2017. Employees were invited to dandy themselves up with big hats and bow ties, and along with a potluck lunch got to enjoy nonalcoholic mint juleps made by building engineer Jeff Dolezal.
(This wasn’t the only time bank employees have celebrated the Kentucky Derby, as we noted in March.)
There was even a makeshift track where attendees could race their own horses.
Derby Days raised over $7,000 for UPAF. North Shore Bank has supported the nonprofit with an annual donation drive for over 20 years. We will kick off this year’s campaign drive at Corporate on Monday, May 15. Events will include a pancake breakfast featuring entertainment by UPAF performers on Wednesday, May 17, in the café and a sidewalk chalk challenge. Watch for more details to come! •••
What would you put in a time capsule?
What would you put in a time capsule? We want to know!
As part of the North Shore Bank centennial celebration, we are collecting items to be included in a 100th anniversary time capsule that will be placed inside a wall in the Corporate lobby during our upcoming renovations. Among the contents being considered for inclusion are:
- Wisconsin quarter
- Copy of our certificate of incorporation
- $1 bill in circulation in 1923
- Ledger from our early days
- Press clippings
- Mask, signage, and other items from the height of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Seymour Savings plush toy
What else? We’d like to hear your suggestions about what you’d put in the capsule to commemorate the first 100 years of our history. As you can see, we hope to include items that cover our first 100 years, such as currency, ledger books, and photos and other memorabilia.
Send your suggestions to Kate Knox by Monday, May 8. We can’t guarantee we’ll use every single suggestion, but we can’t wait to hear yours. •••
Employees meet with legislators at Capitol Day
Employees posed in front of the state capitol in Madison. From left are: Breanna Rooney, Beth Wianecki, Erica Hughes, Kristin Monday, Cristen Baumann, Shannon Weber, Rachel Rasmussen, Micki Usama, Kerri Collins, Mike Williams, and Katie Longsine.
Thirteen North Shore Bank employees attended the Wisconsin Banking Association’s Capitol Day in Madison on Wednesday, April 26, where they heard from leaders of the State Senate and Assembly and learned about bills currently being drafted that could have an impact on Wisconsin banks.
“After lunch, we walked to the capitol and met with members of the Senate and Assembly to talk about those issues. Sometimes we were one of a few banks at the table meeting with the legislator; other meetings were one-on-one,” said VP compliance and BSA Kristen Gagliano, who led the trip.
Community engagement manager Katie Longsine met with state Representative John Macco.
“He shared a story of how his mother was conned out of $15,000, and how upset he was that the bank didn’t do more to prevent her from losing that money,” she said. “He said he wants to know what bankers need to help prevent elder fraud and asked if I’d read the recent bill drafted on this topic. He then had his assistant print it out and asked me to read it and follow up with him by phone or email.”
“It was truly eye-opening,” community engagement manager Erica Hughes said. “I learned more about the WBA and their impact on the banking industry through lobbying at the capitol. I was honored to be included in the process of impacting the lives of our customers by speaking with a member of Dan Knodl’s staff. He was aware of the need for change in many areas, especially elder fraud and credit union competition.” •••
Germantown observes Donut Day
Flip’s Mini Donuts brought some sweet treats and coffee to the Germantown branch for Donut Day on Friday, April 28. Customers who showed their North Shore Bank debit cards got a delicious discount too. •••
Video sheds light on history of zoo train
If you haven’t checked it out (or only saw the shorter version on Facebook), make sure to watch our cool Playmaker Profile interview with the Milwaukee County Zoo’s Calvin Schickel on the history of what’s now the North Shore Bank Safari Train. Here’s a surprise: “The train actually was the first part of the zoo.” Check out the video to learn more! •••
Promotions for April 2023
The following employees were promoted in April:
- Nathan Cardosi was promoted from Teller to Universal Banker at Mequon.
- Theresa Krznarich was promoted from Senior Commercial Loan Servicing Analyst to Commercial Loan Servicing Team Lead.
- Orlandrea Lesure was promoted from Senior Deposit Operations Specialist to Consumer Loan Specialist.
- Char Schaible was promoted from Teller to Universal Banker at Northland.
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Cope helps organize community garage sale
What’s going on with you? If you or someone in your family has a special event — a concert, show, sporting or charity event, or another important moment — send the details to shorelines@northshorebank.com. We’ll include information about select events to let your colleagues know about all the cool stuff happening with the North Shore Bank team.
The Springfield Park neighborhood in Appleton is holding a Community Garage Sale the mornings of Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20. The whole neighborhood is invited to participate in this event, which is being organized by North Shore Bank mortgage loan originator Michele Cope and Selina Leitner of Keller Williams Fox Cities. They will provide free signs and treats to every house hosting a garage or yard sale. And if you don’t live in Springfield Park, you should come out to shop! More info here.
Looking for more to do? Here are suggestions from the bank’s event calendar:
The fifth Latino Economic Unsummit in Kenosha takes place tomorrow, Friday, May 5, at the Stella Hotel. North Shore Bank is a proud sponsor of the event, put on by the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Southeastern Wisconsin. The Unsummit helps connect Latino and other minority business owners in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties with resources, and helps area organizations better understand the needs of Latino-owned businesses. More info here.
North Shore Bank’s Coins for Kids drive runs through Wednesday, May 17. Stop in at any of our southeast Wisconsin locations to get your coins counted for free, and then donate some or all of them to Children’s Wisconsin, ahead of the 25th annual WKLH Miracle Marathon on May 18 and 19. More info here.
The next installment of our Path to Wealth seminar series takes place Saturday, May 20, at our Jackson Park branch. Area manager Alfredo Martin and community lending manager Miguel Pesqueira will talk about “Managing Your Bank Accounts.” More info here. •••