30th service anniversary: Kathy Johnson
Customer care specialist Kathy Johnson began her banking career when she was 16, with a job at First Savings in 1974. In 1987, she moved to Badger Bank, which merged with North Shore Bank about a decade later.
Since starting at Badger, Kathy has held half a dozen different positions here — and even met her husband while working at our Pewaukee branch! “Maintaining relationships with many of the customers and co-workers I’ve crossed paths with along the way has been a blessing,” she says. Read more about Kathy’s career and achievements and what she’s learned over the years.
Prepaid, travel, gift card program launches today
We are excited to launch our new prepaid and gift card program today! Karen DeGarmo has more information about this cool offer for customers.
Barrels overflow with food at Corporate fundraiser
CCOC members with the donations from the food drive and Major Quentin Boyle, center, of the Salvation Army. From left to right, CCOC members are: Senior infrastructure specialist Wendy Repka, BSA/AML specialist Stephanie Hallgren, payroll manager Cindy Lohrey, loan funding team leader Sarah Gantner, and VP and commercial/consumer loan processing and closing manager Barb Wisneski.
A fundraiser organized by the Corporate Community Outreach Committee to help hungry children brought in $260 and over three barrels of food earlier this month. Read more about this successful food drive!
Employees take part in Appleton Flag Day parade
The young riders on our Flag Day parade float.
Appleton Northland employees and family members walked and rode on North Shore Bank’s float in the city’s 67th annual Flag Day parade on June 10.
Employees who took part were branch manager Heather Starr, personal banker Lacee Kalepp, and tellers Nate Scheuers, Jake Sugden, and Kathleen Veu. You can see more pictures from the day on Facebook! •••
Egan provides ‘perfect example’ of customer service
A customer shared this comment about Colleen Egan, VP, Customer Support:
Colleen is the ultimate example of excellent customer service. We have been having problems with accessing our online banking. Colleen’s listening and problem-solving skills, as well as her patience, are true assets to your bank. She is a perfect example of what a customer service representative should be.
Thank you for taking such good care of our customers, Colleen! •••
Service Anniversaries for June 2017
The following employees celebrate a milestone anniversary with North Shore Bank this month.
30 years
Kathy Johnson, Customer Care Specialist — profile here
20 years
Julia Peters, Process Analyst
15 years
Laurel Kocken, Universal Banker, Allouez
Leave a comment to congratulate them!
North Shore Shape Up: Spicy food doesn’t cause ulcers
For years, doctors have believed that spicy foods could cause ulcers in the stomach or small intestine. But a recent study suggests that, on the contrary, spicy foods might actually help relieve ulcers.
Berkeley Wellness reports on the new research from India, which found that “capsaicin (the ‘hot’ element in chili peppers) can actually stimulate secretions in the stomach that help prevent and even help heal ulcers.”
The post notes that most ulcers are actually a result of bacteria. Other factors that can lead to ulcers include chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin, as well as smoking and stress.
If you have an ulcer and spicy foods cause you pain, you should still avoid them. Otherwise, if you like a little heat, here’s one less thing to worry about! •••
Upcoming Events
The Kenosha Kingfish baseball team will hold a North Shore Bank Kids Club VIP Event tonight, Thursday, June 15. To sign up for the Kids Club, stop by any Kenosha North Shore Bank location. More upcoming events here.
Internal Job Postings •••
- Customer Assistance Rep, CSC, full time, 40 hours/week. Referral bonus: $400. Internal closing date: Ongoing.
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!