30 years in, love for people keeps Cranley at NSB
Westgate teller Jessica Cranley celebrates 30 years with North Shore Bank this month. Though she hasn’t been at the branch the entire time, she has been a fixture there for a good chunk of it.
“I came to North Shore thinking I would be here for a short stay,” she says. “I knew nothing about banking at the time, but decided to give it a try. I think the thing that has really kept me here all this time is that I really love my customers and my co-workers. I have been with so many of my customers since day one, and now their children and even grandchildren — they’ve become like my extended family. The satisfaction I get from knowing I can help people every day is the best feeling! No matter how big or how small a customer’s need may seem to be, it is important to them.” Read more about Jessica’s three decades of experience at North Shore Bank!
New HELOCs offer big advantages to homeowners
Starting today, our new “You Choose” home equity line of credit will make North Shore Bank one of the most competitive options for consumers seeking a HELOC. Read on to learn what’s changed and what you can do to spread the news.
Remodeled training room features new computers
We’ve finished remodeling our training room at Corporate. For those who haven’t had a chance to check it out, here’s a first look.
“We realized we needed a fresher look for the room, as well as just replacing outdated computers,” said Molly Schissler, SVP, human resources and compliance. “We wanted to be sure our staff have an attractive and bright learning environment.”
Besides the brand-new computers, highlights of the new look include wallpaper featuring the bank’s tagline and customer promises, two new HD monitors up front, improved lighting, and more comfortable chairs.
The bank started planning the remodel last summer, and once it got started, it took about five weeks. Trainees have been using the room since last month, but the snazzy new wall just got finished this month. •••
Corporate events raise $1,000+ for Milwaukee’s hungry
The Corporate Community Outreach Committee’s February events raised $1,040 for Milwaukee’s Hunger Task Force.
The breakdown came out to $525 for the bake sale, $235 from sales of valentines, and $280 for the office’s casual Wear Red Day, corporate receptionist Nancy Hanson said. The bank also collected three big boxes of healthy food for the food bank.
Senior commercial loan specialist Priscilla Hartling won the seasonal poem contest. She’s pictured above with her prize of Seroogy’s chocolates, and here’s her poem:
Whether she is new or soon to be twenty-two
The endless nights of rocking her to sleep
And she’ll never know that her tears also made you weep
Long gone are the days of teenage chats with coffee and scones
She is a young woman now with dreams of her own
But when you look at her a sparkle comes to your eye
Because you know in your heart a Mother’s love will never die.
Priscilla’s daughter Stephanie turns 22 next month and graduates from UW Oshkosh in May. “She is looking at master’s programs that are all out of state,” Priscilla said. “It just really hit me that our dynamic will soon change — but when all is said and done, we will always be mother and daughter.”
Employees who contributed to the bake sale were help desk/telecom tech Pam Bradley, senior loan funding rep Judy Dean, commercial treasury manager Penny Foust, post closing coordinator Sue Hanna, assistant controller Ann Marie Krecak, payroll and benefits manager Cindy Lohrey, debit card/network/processing specialist Kate Madderom, senior loan funding rep Anna Morrison, human resources and compliance SVP Molly Schissler, senior ACH specialist Lindsey Schneider, and mortgage loan underwriting team leader Peggy Winchell. Above are senior loan funding rep Catherine Degner and Ann Marie working the sale. •••
North Shore Shape Up: Bunions cause big problems
Bunions are a painful problem for many women and some men, too — especially those whose jobs involve a lot of standing. Harvard Health explains that bunions need treatment because otherwise they can hurt other toes and lead to corns, ingrown toes, and calluses. Ultimately, they can make it hard to walk, seriously reducing quality of life, the website says:
Especially in older women, foot disorders are a major cause of disability and sedentary habits. Older women are more likely to have bunions as they get older, and the more severe their bunions are, the lower their quality of life is. You should seek treatment if the pain and deformity interfere with daily routines and physical activity.
Simple ways to treat bunions include wearing shoes that fit over them properly, with enough space to relieve pressure, and using gel inserts or similar products. To reduce pain, try soaking the bunion in warm water or applying ice, or taking an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory pain reliever like ibuprofen. •••
Upcoming Events
Kenosha branches are taking part in a McKinley Elementary School Field Trip Fundraiser, which runs through February. The fundraiser helps kids whose families are dealing with financial hardship attend a three-day class camping trip to Phantom Ranch near Mukwonago. North Shore Bank is matching donations, up to $500. More upcoming events here.
Internal Job Postings •••
Closing Friday, February 22
- Personal Banker, New Berlin, full time (40 hrs/wk). Pay grade: N05. Referral bonus: $500.
Closing Tuesday, February 26
- Teller, Kenosha Main, full time (40 hrs/wk). Pay grade: N02. Referral bonus: $300.
Ongoing
- Customer Assistance Rep, Corporate, part time (20 hrs/wk). Pay grade: N12. Referral bonus: $400.
- Video Teller, Brookfield Square, full (40 hrs/wk) or part time (20). Pay grade: N03. Referral bonus: $400.
For complete information regarding internal job postings, application procedures, and our referral program, click on the Job Postings tile found on the home page in Ask Seymour.