COMMUNITY-MINDED

Ruiz receives award from Muskego Chamber of Commerce

 

Stephanie Ruiz, Community Engagement Manager and Muskego Branch Manager, received the Ambassador of the Year award from the Muskego Chamber of Commerce at the chamber’s annual Awards Gala on March 7. Stephanie was called out by the chamber as someone who “leads by example,” is “highly involved,”  and is a tireless promoter of chamber events and participation.

Sue Doyle, SVP Retail Banking, said Stephanie’s passion for the community is inspiring. “Stephanie’s acknowledgment as Muskego’s Ambassador of the Year is proof of her dedication and contribution to the community,” she said. “To Stephanie, the opportunity to represent the chamber and North Shore Bank is a privilege and an opportunity to promote collaboration and growth within the community. Congratulations to Stephanie for being recognized for her amazing work and for making a positive impact.”

Stephanie said she was completely surprised to win. “I am extremely honored to receive this award,” she said. Associate Banker Sara Speich also attended the Gala.

North Shore Bank was nominated for the chamber’s Business of the Year but did not win. Chamber members noted the bank’s positive contributions to the community in the nomination forms, which included four categories: chamber involvement, community leadership, economic impact, and membership promoter. Here are some of the comments about North Shore Bank included in the supporting documents:

• Stephanie and branch employees go above and beyond for the community. They even participate in several community events that are outside of the chamber’s organization.
• North Shore Bank staff spend a large amount of hours helping to educate the community. The fact that North Shore corporate allows their branch manager the ability to be so immersed in the chamber on a daily basis means they are focused on bettering our community and business development.
• Their solid staff culture is perfect for other local businesses. It’s a wonderful bank with such an amazing team that goes above and beyond. They donate to community members who are in need.

Congratulations to Stephanie and the Muskego branch!

GOOD WORK, NORTH SHORE!

Team climbs to benefit the American Lung Association

The North Shore Bank Climbers team hit the steps — 30 floors! — on March 9 to raise money for the American Lung Association. Chief HR Officer Molly Schissler and her husband, Jeff, Kristin Hoch, Deposit Operations Team Leader, and Carrie Feiker, Senior Deposit Operations Specialist, participated in the annual Fight for Air Climb at the 411 East Wisconsin Center.

The team raised more than $530 for the American Lung Association this year. North Shore Bank employees have participated in the climb since 2013.

Molly said she enjoys the Fight for Air Climb event because it’s easy to do, takes just a little time, is well organized, and benefits a great cause. “I was finally able to convince my husband to do the climb this year. He thought it would be much more difficult than it actually is,” she said. “I’d love to see more employees participate next year!”

Carrie said Kristin encouraged her to do it a few years ago, and she’s been doing it ever since, adding that she’d love for more North Shore Bank employees to join them in the future.

“Aside from the accomplishment of the climb itself, it’s a good reminder not to take our health, especially our lungs, for granted,” she said.

Carrie has relatives who have had lung-related health problems and lost a friend to lung cancer a few years ago. “I make the climb for them, but also to help improve the lives of so many others living with lung and respiratory diseases.”

Great job, North Shore Bank Climbers!

HEALTHY YOU

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CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

Customers share their appreciation!

Here are the latest comment cards from North Shore Bank customers. Shout-outs this week go to Hali Thompson, Assistant Branch Manager, Green Bay West branch, and Becky Kolstad, Area Manager, Sturgeon Bay branch.

Congratulations!

AROUND THE BANK

March Monthly Market Insights

Check out this video shared by Erika Milosevich of North Shore Investment Services for monthly market insights.

SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES

Service anniversaries for March 2024

The following employees celebrate a milestone anniversary with North Shore Bank this month. Congratulations to all!

25 years
Sherry Leanna, Senior Mortgage Lender
Nikki Shelton-Moss, Loss Prevention Manager

20 years
Debra Oatsvall, Contact Center Specialist
Lori Rouse, Branch Operations Support Specialist

15 years
Bertha Huerta, Debit Card Supervisor

5 years
Karyn Baumann, Associate Banker
Matthew Cieslak, Personal Banker
Nathan Cardosi, Associate Banker

COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Discover events and activities in and around your community

• 7th Latino Economic Unsummit in Racine | Friday, March 22 (8 a.m.)  at Delta Hotel by Marriott| 7111 Washington Ave. | Racine, WI 53406