Capper among 30 honored as Woman of Influence
Margaret Capper was honored as a Milwaukee Business Journal 2023 Women of Influence Award winner this week in downtown Milwaukee.
The Milwaukee Business Journal honored 30 women — including North Shore Bank commercial banking manager SVP Margaret Capper — with a 2023 Women of Influence Award at a luncheon today at downtown Milwaukee’s Wisconsin Center. According to the publication, this year’s award winners represent “the cream of the crop of Milwaukee’s professional community.”
Margaret and her fellow winners also appear in a special section in the June 16 issue of the Journal.
Describing herself as “truly humbled” by the news of her win, Margaret said she had not expected it. “I like to work behind the scenes and not have a lot of attention drawn to me, as I don’t think my work and actions are that rare,” she said. “There are so many great people doing so much to help others.”
Winners were nominated for the Women of Influence Awards in a number of categories. Margaret was nominated as a mentor.
When he nominated her, North Shore Bank president and CEO Jay McKenna cited Margaret’s securing of Paycheck Protection Program loans for clients at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, her work with groups like the Latino Chamber of Commerce of SE Wisconsin, and her volunteer work teaching financial literacy at Marquette University High School and elsewhere. He noted that her team’s development was especially important to her.
Margaret’s Commercial Banking team entertained clients at the Milwaukee Brewers game at American Family Field last Sunday, June 11. “It was a special day!” she said.
“She is immensely proud of the creative and dedicated team that she has worked with and mentored,” he wrote. “Margaret’s team’s highs and lows are her highs and lows, and she truly goes out of her way to ensure her employees find their work fulfilling, exploring how to use skills outside of work, like she has.”
“It’s not just my accomplishment — it’s something we have accomplished together,” she said. “That development is not the work of one person, but of many.”
She credits her achievements to her upbringing.
“I have talked of my father in the past — he was a true servant leader and did what he was called to do. We witnessed his extraordinary gift, giving his time to help those in need,” Margaret said. “It was natural to follow in his footsteps.”
See the full list of 2023 Women of Influence Award winners. •••
Henry wins latest round of trivia
Our North Shore Bank Centennial Trivia winner for June was Burlington lead teller Emily Henry.
The question this month was:
In what year did North Shore Bank move into its current Corporate office?
Emily replied with the correct answer: 1982. She has won herself some sweet North Shore Bank centennial swag.
The next trivia question will appear in Shorelines and on Ask Seymour the first week of August. There’s more information here. Congratulations, Emily! •••
Cedeno now leading Union Grove
In May, Jolene Cedeno was promoted to branch manager at Union Grove. She started with North Shore Bank in 2021 as a personal banker at Burlington. 02772
“I love working at the Union Grove branch, because it’s a small community with a lot of opportunity, and everyone treats everyone here like family,” she says. A big fan of community involvement and volunteering, Jolene says one of her goals at the branch is to bring the community together even more and to get the bank’s name out by sponsoring and volunteering at local events. •••
Service Anniversaries for June 2023
The following employees celebrate a milestone anniversary with North Shore Bank this month.
20 years
Tim Gluth, Digital Solutions Manager
Karen Jach, Teller, Pulaski
Jennifer Mooney, Senior Debit Card/ATM Processing Specialist
15 years
Eric Freeman, Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Lending
Kathy Wagner, Checking Services Representative
10 years
DeDe Krause, Traveling Associate Banker
5 years
John Krostag, Vice President, Commercial Credit Manager
Leave a comment to congratulate them!
New Hires for June 15
It’s always exciting to add new members to our team. Here are some of the fresh faces at North Shore Bank.
Deposit product application manager Hilary Schroeder is from Oconomowoc and previously worked as a conversion manager at Fiserv. She enjoys reading and spending time outdoors. “However,” she says, “I spend most of my time outside of work chasing after my 2-year-old daughter.”
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Juneteenth celebrations on Monday
What’s going on with you? If you or someone in your family has a special event — a concert, show, sporting or charity event, or another important moment — send the details to shorelines@northshorebank.com. We’ll include information about select events to let your colleagues know about all the cool stuff happening with the North Shore Bank team.
Looking for more to do? Here are suggestions from the bank’s event calendar:
MKE Recess takes place tonight at NorthSouth Club in Milwaukee. Presented by North Shore Bank, this event is taking things back to the ’90s with live music, classic N64 Mario Kart, school-yard games, a photo booth, a complimentary cereal bar, and more! More info here.
Through June 17, we are raising funds to help Friends of the Parks of Pewaukee put on the village’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show. Members of the public can stop in at our Pewaukee branch and get their coins counted for free, and then donate some or all of that money to the fireworks. North Shore Bank is matching donations up to $500. More info here.
Milwaukee and the rest of the country will celebrate Juneteenth this Monday, June 19. The federal holiday commemorates the emancipation of Black slaves in the United States and is a time to reflect on the legacy of slavery, celebrate Black culture, and recognize the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equality. More information about observing Juneteenth in Milwaukee is here.
The Kenosha Kingfish will host Mascot Mania this Monday, June 19, when they play the Traverse City Pit Spitters at Simmons Field. This fun event will feature mascots from various area businesses and organizations, including North Shore Bank’s own Seymour Savings. More info here.
The 27th annual Pewaukee Kiwanis Beach Party and the Lake Country Clean Water Festival will take place Friday and Saturday, June 23 and 24, at Pewaukee Lakefront Park. North Shore Bank is once again a band sponsor. Saturday will include a pancake breakfast, activities for kids, and a performance by the Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Club at 5 p.m. More info here.
The 19th Annual Criterium Classic Tour of America’s Dairyland will once again pass through Shorewood on Friday, June 23. This is the largest cycling event in the country, featuring 11 days of competitive racing around Wisconsin and bringing in riders from amateurs to professionals. The local event will also include kids’ races and more fun at the block party in Kensington Square. More info here.
North Shore Bank presents a World Giraffe Weekend celebration at the Racine Zoo on Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25. The traditional World Giraffe Day fun is being extended through Sunday in honor of the bank’s and zoo’s centennials. Zoo staff will be on hand with activities, and there will be a focus on the beloved giraffes at the Racine Zoo. Look for the bank’s activity area, and stop by to say hello and enjoy the activities there too. More info here.
The next installment of our Path to Wealth seminar series takes place Saturday, June 24, at our Jackson Park branch. Area manager Alfredo Martin and community lending manager Miguel Pesqueira will talk about financial goals. Join them to learn about the steps you can take to achieve financial health, including setting a goal and sticking to a budget. More info here. •••