Retirement: Ruthie McDowell would still be here if she could
“I loved my job, and I loved the people I worked with,” says our Milwaukee Capitol branch’s former Personal Banker, who retired a few weeks ago after an autoimmune disorder called ANCA vasculitis made it too hard to continue working. “Some of my customers I have known from birth. I’ve gone to their weddings. I’ve gone to their parents’ funerals. I’ll miss my coworkers, but I’ll miss the customers even more.” Read more here.

Milestones

McHenry ABMS Sue Tagatz is thrilled to announce the birth of her grandson John a few weeks ago. “‘Jack’ weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 21 inches long,” she says. “I always heard being a grandparent was the best thing, and it is so true. I have a new man in my life I am in love with!” Congratulations to you and your family, Sue!

Around the Bank
• Crime Buster Award Program Shout-Outs. AVP and Loss Prevention Manager Denine Johnston writes: “Security/Loss Prevention Services has reintroduced the Crime Buster Award Program and will be doing periodic Thank You Shout-Outs to our great Crime Busters. We would like to recognize the following North Shore Bank Crime Busters for their hard work and due diligence in helping prevent and stop fraud. You made a difference! If we missed your name on the list, feel free to let me know.”

Nancy Adamski, CSC
Elena Altoro-Rodriguez, CSC (two shout-outs!)
Nicole Beaudry, Green Bay West (two shout-outs!)
Jennelle Bettinger, Franklin
Kristine Brunson, Green Bay East (two shout-outs!)
Jill Conklin, Green Bay East
Kelly Culver, Green Bay East
Sharesa Desotelle, Northland
Denise Dionisio, CSC (six shout-outs!)
Julie Evrard, West Allis
Tavie Folk, Howard
Adam Graf, Menasha
Tammy Hendrickson, Sturgeon Bay East
Jill Heule, Menasha
Debra Jones, Brookfield Square
Jenessa Kastelic, Fox Point
Kim Konieczny, CSC
Patt Kox, Appleton Northland
DeDe Krause, Ashwaubenon
Kelly Labonte, CSC
Orlandrea Lesure, Jackson Park
Millie Milkovic, Accounting
Wanda Pillizzi, Kenosha Main
Jane Ramage, Pewaukee
Jennifer Rampolla, Accounting
Francisca Rodriguez, MLK Drive
Josephina Rodriguez, El Rey
Janet Russell, CSC
Mari Schill, CSC
Josie Schneider, Grafton
Candice Sibila, Milwaukee Capitol
Erika Smith, Sussex
Marge Stai, Forest Home
April Stevenson, Pulaski
Tara Strom, Northside
Rani Thomas, Westgate
Barb Toellner, Sturgeon Bay East
Hali Thompson, Green Bay West
Marge Welch, Pewaukee

Service Anniversaries This Week
“Over the years, I’ve been extremely appreciative of North Shore Bank’s flexibility,” says Assistant Controller Heather Stevlingson, who marks 15 years with the bank on June 21. “It has enabled a work/family life balance that is very important to me, and that would otherwise be difficult. For me, this flexibility fosters commitment, loyalty, and productivity. I’m thankful for my time here at North Shore Bank, and for all the good people I get to work with.”

Kudos
VP Chris Boland received this email on Monday:

“My name is Gina and I have been working with [MLO] Sherry Leanna on my refinance. I just wanted to let you know that she was a pleasure to work with and I was very impressed with her great customer service. She always, responded quickly to either emails or phone calls. It is a great quality to have and one that is becoming harder and harder to find. Always answered all of our questions, and was all around helpful and made our refinance a great experience. I would be more than happy to recommend anyone I know to go through North Shore for mortgages or refinances after my experience with Sherry.”

North Shore Shape Up
• Help your kids manage their stress. Stress isn’t just a grown-up problem, especially as children’s lives get busier and busier. This PDF from Aurora EAP provides useful tips on recognizing signs of stress in your kids and helping them deal with it in a healthy manner.

Internal Job Postings
Assistant Branch Manager–Sales, Ashwaubenon, full time. 40 hours/week. $500 referral bonus. Internal closing date: June 20.

Teller Supervisor, Milwaukee Capitol, full time. 40 hours/week. $400 referral bonus. Internal closing date: June 20.

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!

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