North Shore Bank Names Dane Didier Manager of New Grafton Branch

Lifetime Grafton resident brings community knowledge, banking expertise to North Shore Bank�s newest branch

BROOKFIELD, Wis. - North Shore Bank today announced that Dane Didier, a lifelong Grafton resident, will be manager of the bank's new Grafton branch. The branch, which is currently under construction at 2301 Wisconsin Ave., is scheduled to open this winter.

"We're excited to have Dane take this leadership position in Grafton," said Lyneen Fischer, vice president and District Manager for the bank's central region. "Dane is an experienced leader with deep roots in the community, and he'll be a tremendous resource for our customers. With him at the helm, our newest office will be in a strong position to provide the top-quality, community-minded local service people have come to expect from North Shore Bank."

Didier has been with North Shore Bank for nearly four years, and most recently served as manager of the Shorewood branch. He was named the bank's Branch Manager of the Year in 2006. In Grafton, he will be responsible for the overall performance of the branch, including quality of service and operational standards. Between now and the branch opening, he will oversee hiring of new branch staff and direct pre-opening activities.

Didier is a member of the Grafton and Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce and an active volunteer at John F. Kennedy Elementary School and John Long Middle School in Grafton. During his time in Shorewood, he worked with the Shorewood Business Improvement District, supported Shorewood National Night Out and belonged to the Glendale Chamber of Commerce.

North Shore Bank, headquartered in Brookfield, was founded in 1923. It has assets of $1.7 billion and 42 offices throughout eastern Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois. Current Wisconsin branch locations are in metro Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Appleton, Menasha, the Green Bay area, Burlington, Union Grove and Door County. North Shore Bank also has two Illinois State Bank offices in McHenry County, Ill. The bank is set to open its 43rd office in Grafton, Wisconsin in October. To find an office, visit northshorebank.com.