By taking turns running meetings, IS team builds bonds
When Information Systems holds its monthly department meeting, it’s about more than getting everyone on the same page: Because IS employees rotate through running the meetings and devising fun teambuilding exercises, it’s also a chance for them to grow as workers and have fun as a group.
“I just think it’s a good idea to make sure that everyone’s involved,” says VP and department head Dana Scherff, who implemented the idea about three years ago. “Instead of just attending a meeting and listening to me, it’s good for them to take the lead and have some input, and come up with some creative ideas.” Read more about how IS’s monthly meetings work!
Business bankers make yearly cream puff deliveries
Last week, Commercial Banking team members made their annual delivery of Wisconsin State Fair cream puffs to clients — 26 boxes containing six puffs each, to be specific.
“We know how busy our customers are, and many times they’re unable to get to the fair, so we wanted to bring a taste of it to them!” said lending sales specialist Jody Moore.
Senior vice president and commercial banking manager Margaret Capper has delivered to one client for over a decade.
“Literally every employee from that business sends a personalized thank you via email,” Margaret says, noting that one client described the cream puffs as “a little slice of heaven and a great treat on a warm Friday in summer.”
Up top, getting ready to make deliveries, are VP business banking Mike Cornell, treasury solutions specialist Angela San Felipo-Gellendin, business banking officer Jeff Luczak, VP commercial treasury manager Penny Foust, and business relationship managers Cheri Cicona-Trudell and Karla Lozano. And above, business relationship manager Christen Meyer shows off the boxes of cream puffs — as well as her leopard-print shoes. VP business banking Phil Ostroski and Jody made deliveries as well. •••
SOAR Together Tributes: July 2019
Last month’s winners of our Seymour Salutes awards are Tawanda Kelly and Rhonda Mckinnie. And our Rising Stars were Zee Ordonez and Megan Tatum-Massey. Read more about their achievements here!
Get cash for big purchases, combine debt with a HELOC
Could someone you know use a little more liquid cash right now? (Maybe it’s even you.) A North Shore Bank home equity line of credit is an excellent way to:
- Pay for renovations and repairs that will increase the value of your home
- Get the funds to make a large purchase at a great interest rate
- Consolidate debt — again, at a great rate
We even have a special for you. Right now, you or your friends can take advantage of a fixed-rate conversion APR of 3.89% for 66 months, or a nonpromotional APR of 5.24%. This is a nice opportunity for existing employees, friends, or customers who don’t have a HELOC with us — and those with a current HELOC simply need to take a new draw to be eligible for the special terms.
Employees can qualify for our promotional HELOC rate, so if you’re considering home improvements or another big purchase, or streamlining debt, find out how you can use the equity in your home by talking with someone at the nearest office. To learn more, go to northshorebank.com/freedom. •••
Kudos for Brookfield Capitol
Some grateful words from a customer of the Brookfield Capitol branch:
“My wife and I moved some money to North Shore Bank. She worked with the personal banker on one of her mother’s accounts, and I worked with the branch manager on a sizable rollover from another bank. PB Josh Samson was good, and manager Rebecca McCartney was top-notch. Good stuff!”
Excellent work, team! •••
Angela Byrd now leads MLK Drive
Angela Byrd is the new branch manager at MLK Drive. She previously worked at Milwaukee-based We Energies, where she led a team of 16, and mentored youth in career development at the Human Development Center. “I am passionate about financial education, and I enjoy giving back to the community, as well as offering exceptional customer satisfaction and working with customers to meet their needs,” she says.
When she isn’t working, Angela spends time with her family and likes traveling around the world. “The place I would love to visit is Paris — to see the Eiffel Tower, eat French food, and check out the latest women’s fashions,” she says. Welcome, Angela! •••
Service Anniversaries for August 2019
The following employees celebrate a milestone anniversary with North Shore Bank this month.
20 years
Nicole McKenzie, Senior Commercial Loan Servicing Analyst
5 years
Leigha Johnston, Universal Banker, Ashwaubenon
Leave a comment to congratulate them!
New Hires for August 15
It’s always exciting to add new members to our team. Here are some of the fresh faces at North Shore Bank.
West Allis personal banker Trenise Watson is from Milwaukee and previously worked at WaterStone Bank. She also served as treasurer for the board of Make-A-Wish Wisconsin’s young leadership committee, Young Wishmakers of Wisconsin. “In my spare time I like to make crafts and do DIY projects such as painting, making body care products, building bookshelves, etc.,” Trenise says. “I have always been a creative person who loves to express myself through arts and crafts. •••
Hardiman becomes grandmother
Payroll and benefits specialist Bernita Hardiman became a grandmother last month with the birth of granddaughter Zara Rose. She came out weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces and 21 inches long — and of course, just beautiful. Congratulations to you and your family, Bernita! •••
Internal Job Postings •••
Closing TODAY
- Residential Loan Specialist, Corporate, full time (40 hrs/wk). Pay grade: N16. Referral bonus: $500.
Ongoing
- Customer Assistance Representatives, Corporate, part (20 hrs/wk) and full time (40). Pay grade: N12. Referral bonus: $400.
- Video Teller Assistant Manager, Brookfield Square, full time (40 hrs/wk). Pay grade: N07. Referral bonus: $500.
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.