Loan Operations Process and Risk Analyst Ron Olson was surprised with a cake to celebrate his 40 years with North Shore Bank.

Ron Olson grabbed a pad of paper and a pen and headed into a meeting Tuesday, but his coworkers had another idea. They had called the “meeting” to celebrate Ron’s 40 years with North Shore Bank. He was completely surprised! 

Ron’s a Loan Operations Process and Risk Analyst in the Servicing-Commercial department, but he’s held many other roles in his four decades here—Teller, Consumer Loan Representative, New Account Representative, Teller Supervisor at the Northwest office, and Branch Manager for 10 years at Bayshore. In 2000, he moved to Corporate as Consumer Loan Servicing Manager, then Commercial Loan Servicing Manager, and finally into the role he holds today. 

“I really like how each position prepared me to excel in the next position,” he said.

He heads into his 41st year with plans to retire in April, but until then, it’s business as usual. “I truly enjoy what I do, and it’s been a great career,” Ron said.

Cheryl Lang, VP, Commercial Loan Servicing Manager, has worked with Ron for the past 18 years. “To be completely honest, I cannot imagine what those years would have been like without him!” she said. “Ron is a highly regarded colleague and helpful resource in the loan servicing areas.”

Nicole Daniels, VP, Loan & Treasury Operations, echoed that sentiment. “He holds a wealth of knowledge that he is always willing to pass on,” she said. “I have greatly enjoyed working with Ron over my past 16 years at North Shore Bank. When he retires in April, he will be missed!”

But it isn’t just his deep knowledge that makes Ron a great colleague. Cheryl said Ron’s great sense of humor is much appreciated among the “group of women” he’s surrounded by. “We have a lot of fun and are a close-knit department,” she said, adding that his homemade chicken salad is always requested when they have department potlucks. “He’s a great resource and a great friend.” 

Congratulations on 40 years with North Shore Bank, Ron!