Mike Murphy

Last month, North Shore Bank named Mike Murphy our new vice president of consumer lending. An industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience, Mike joined the bank last fall.

“Mike is the perfect fit for this promotion, as he has both branch management and mortgage management experience in his past,” said SVP consumer credit sales Mike Kellman. “He has a great demeanor and simply wants the best experience for the customer.”

Mike Murphy talked to Shorelines about his new role.

How are you feeling about your promotion, and what do you hope to bring to the job?
I am very excited for this opportunity and about what we can accomplish. While I have a lot to learn, I’m grateful for all the support that every department has given me during this transition. North Shore Bank has a long history of success in consumer lending, and I hope to offer a fresh perspective. I look forward to incorporating the positive things I’ve picked up over the years to enhance what is already a top-notch operation.

What do you see as the big challenges facing consumer lending right now?
The real estate market and rising rates are the biggest challenge right now. With the economy and the lending environment in a state we haven’t seen in years, we need to constantly reevaluate how we are going about our day-to-day business to continue to grow.

And what are you excited for?
I’ve experienced the very positive cultural difference in how North Shore Bank functions compared with the big banks, and I am very glad to be at a bank that puts the customer’s interests first. We truly have a team culture here, and I am excited to become a more integral part of North Shore’s continued success.