Candy in January, when the Village of Sussex recognized North Shore Bank with a proclamation noting our longtime support of the community’s Fourth of July festivities.
As Sussex Branch Manager Candy Walecki celebrates 40 years with North Shore Bank this month, she also is making plans for her post-NSB life. Candy will retire December 31.
She will leave a legacy as not only a well-liked banker — she served as a loan officer her first 20 years and switched to retail banking her second two decades — but also as a community volunteer with an enviable record of accomplishments.
Last year Positively Pewaukee — a nonprofit whose mission is to build a sense of community, foster local business, and produce events — presented Candy and North Shore Bank with the Hall of Fame award. When Candy was branch manager at the Pewaukee office, she was instrumental in securing state resources for Positively Pewaukee and played a leadership role in its activities. She considers the honor a career highlight.
Candy recently attended the funeral of one of her mentors, which prompted memories and reflection. “There have been many constants in my career and personal life,” she says, “such as staying positive, embracing change, trying to learn something new every day, and giving back to my community.”
In January, we wrote about her decade of service with the Lioness Club.
“Staying for 40 years with the same employer is rare these days,” Candy notes. “I love what I do, and I’m proud to work for such a great organization. This was never just a job for me; it has been a career.”
As a banking veteran who still finds great joy and satisfaction in her work, she advises, “Seize every possible training and educational opportunity North Shore offers. Change is inevitable. Embrace it.”
Congrats Candy!!!!! I am so excited for you. I really have enjoyed working with you these past few years.
Congratulations Candy! You certainly have been an inspiration to many.
Congratulations, Candy — You will be missed! Best wishes to you in your retirement.
Congratulations, Candy! Your contributions to your team, the bank, and our communities are immeasurable. Thank you!
Candy, congratulations on 40 great years at North Shore Bank. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of employees, customers and the communities we serve.
Congratulations Candy on 40 years and your Retirement in December. It has been a pleasure working with you!! Enjoy!
WOOHOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations Candy! Much happiness in your SNOW FREE retirement.
I will miss you! Thank you for all you do for your customers and community :)
Congratulations Candy! We will miss working with you. You’ve always taken great pride in providing the best customer service to your clients and I’ve enjoyed working with you!
Congrats Candy on your well deserved pending retirement, you will be missed.
Congratulations Candy! Thank you for all your years of service to NSB and your customers. I have enjoyed getting to know you over the years. I know you like the warmer weather as much as I do….enjoy your “warm” retirement!
Congratulations Candy. We have shared many changes in our lives over the years. I will miss you but now know I may have another friend to visit in Florida. You deserve the kudos that you have received over the years!
Congratulations Candy! Enjoy your retirement, I have enjoyed working wtih you and wish you the best!
Congrats Candy. I hope you have a wonderful retirement.