Pauline Paulson: Helping humans (and animals) for 20 years at NSB
Before she came to our Human Resources department, Pauline Paulson was the human resources department. She worked at a bank in Marshfield, Wisconsin, for 13 years, as a teller, a consumer loan officer, and finally as its only HR staffer. “I was a little burnt out from the lending process, and I wanted something different, maybe having employees as my customers,” she says. “When the only HR position opened up, I lobbied the manager relentlessly until she couldn’t turn me away.” See more of Pauline’s story and wish her a happy 20th anniversary with the bank here!
Around the Bank
Friends in high places: Craig Witz, Lucy (holding Quinn) and Emily Meyer, Walter Meyer (as Seymour), Jenny Meyer, Lisa Brooks and her stepsons, Robin Callis, and Brian Bozek.
Giraffe Encounter at the Racine Zoo: On June 22, the zoo welcomed back its interactive exhibition, which lets visitors feed two Masai giraffes by hand. DM Brian Bozek, Westgate Branch Manager Lisa Brooks, Kenosha Central Branch Manager Robin Callis, Regency Branch Manager Jenny Meyer, and Branch Sales VP Craig Witz were at the ceremony to represent North Shore Bank, the exhibition’s new sponsor. “It was a stormy and rainy morning, but we all made it,” reports Jenny. “We’re excited to partner with the zoo for this new sponsorship. North Shore Bank has always been a very involved sponsor with the Racine Zoo.” If you’re interested, get out your phone and check out Seymour Savings meeting the giraffes on YouTube!
Heather Terpstra and Seymour Savings guide young racers to the finish line.
Shorewood Criterium Cycling Classic: North Shore Bank cosponsored the kids’ bike race component of the Criterium on June 18 and gave out bicycle decorating kits at the finish line, reports Branch Manager Dane Didier. We also provided supplies for kids to make posters to cheer on the racers, and let kids spin a wheel to win prizes. Dane, ABMS Heather Terpstra, and Relationship Banker Ryan Sweet helped out at the event.
From left, on the NSB float: Chloe Kalepp (Lacee’s daughter) and friend Sarah, Brandon (a kid who wanted to be Seymour at different events), Josilyn Kalepp (Lacee’s daughter), and Sam (DeDe’s son).
Appleton Flag Day Parade: North Shore Bank had a float in the annual patriotic parade on June 13. ABMS Krissy Bowe, DM Kerri Collins, and Universal Bankers Lacee Kalepp and DeDe Krause helped out with the event. “It went very well,” Lacee reports. “As we walked in front of the mayor and the other dignitaries at the end, the parade marshal thanked us for our continued support and involvement.”
Riders for the arts: Nathan Dooley, Madeline Krueger, Colleen Moore, Jim, Elizabeth, Julia, and Kristen Lange, and Dede Mickelson, with Scott Swanson (husband of Cathy, teller supervisor at West Allis) as Seymour.
UPAF Ride for the Arts: Forty-two cyclists signed up to represent North Shore Bank in the United Performing Arts Fund’s annual fundraiser on May 31 in Milwaukee, reports Mailroom Assistant Colleen Moore. “It was a very cold day,” she notes. Team members included Karen DeGarmo, Nathan Dooley, Cole Heinrich, Mike Kellman, Madeline Krueger, James Lange, Kaitlin Matthias, Dede Mickelson, Mark Quartuccio, Vedran Rimarcuk, Molly Schissler, Kinnon Schreiber, Mary Schulz, Dean Trout, Monika Ulatt, and Kattia Xiong, as well as family and friends. Colleen volunteered at the starting line. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the arts in the Milwaukee area!
Service Anniversaries
You can congratulate your coworkers on their anniversaries in the comments.
“I can’t believe it’s been 10 years already!” says Pulaski Personal Banker April Stevenson. “I have really enjoyed working here! My favorite part of the job is the relationships I’ve built with our customers — it’s really rewarding to be able to help them.”
Kudos
Here are some of the great comments we’ve heard from our customers. Thanks for making this the Bank of You!
“I’m extremely satisfied with everything that I do with North Shore Bank. Sara Swosinski and the whole crew at the West Allis branch are always greeting me with a smile, work quickly and professionally, and always have answers to any questions I may have. Also, Stephanie Bluemel was very helpful with setting up my additional savings accounts and my business account. Always exceptional service here! Hats off to the WHOLE crew at this location!”
“I am promptly greeted and rarely have to wait longer than a few minutes to be waited on.”
“When I have questions, the folks at the bank not only answer my questions, but they often suggest other services and solutions. Great people, all the time!”
North Shore Shape Up
Contact lens health: A new study from NYU has found that people who wear contact lenses tend to have more bacteria in their eyes than those who don’t wear contacts, including one type of bacteria linked to corneal ulcers. To avoid a nasty eye infection, make sure you’re following these guidelines:
- Wash your hands before handling your contacts. Every time, before you put them in or take them out, even if your contact solution is “no-rub.”
- Go disposable. Lenses you change daily are going to pick up a lot less gunk than those you wear for a week or more.
- Put on your glasses. Take out your contacts at home and on weekends, and don your trusty spectacles instead. They’ll look stylish, too!
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!