NSTS Bancorp announced the appointment of John S. Pucin to the Board of Directors of both NSTS Bancorp and North Shore Trust and Savings. Pucin, who will serve until the 2027 annual stockholder meeting, brings extensive legal and management experience as Senior Vice President and Corporate Counsel for Caine & Weiner Company and managing partner of his own law firm. He holds a B.S.B.A. in Finance from Xavier University and a Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School. NSTS Bancorp, through its subsidiary North Shore Trust and Savings, operates with approximately $282.7 million in assets as of March 31, 2025, serving local communities through its headquarters in Waukegan, Illinois, and two additional branch offices in Waukegan and Lindenhurst.
WAUKEGAN, Ill., June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NSTS Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), the holding company for North Shore Trust and Savings (the “Bank”), announced today that Mr. John S. Pucin has been appointed to the Board of Directors of both the Company and the Bank. Mr. Pucin was appointed to fill the vacancy in the class of directors whose term expires at the Company’s annual stockholder meeting in 2027.
Mr. Pucin currently serves as Senior Vice President and Corporate Counsel for Caine & Weiner Company, Inc. and the managing partner of the Law Office of John S. Pucin, P.C. He graduated from Xavier University with a B.S.B.A./Finance and from the Capital University Law School with a Juris Doctor degree. Mr. Pucin has been a member of the Commercial Law League for over twenty years and is a past chair of the Midwest Region.
“We are excited to have Mr. Pucin join our board. Mr. Pucin’s legal and management experience makes him a valuable resource and a qualified addition to the Company,” said Mr. Stephen G. Lear, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
About NSTS Bancorp, Inc. and North Shore Trusts and Savings
NSTS Bancorp Inc. is the holding company of North Shore Trust and Savings. As of March 31, 2025, North Shore Trust and Savings had approximately $282.7 million in assets and operates from its headquarters and main banking office in Waukegan, Illinois, as well as two additional full-service branch offices located in Waukegan and Lindenhurst, Illinois, respectively. For over 100 years, North Shore Trust and Savings has served the local communities where it operates and has deep and longstanding relationships with its businesses and retail customers as well as local municipalities.
Contact:
Stephen G. Lear Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer slear@northshoretrust.com (847) 336-4430
FAQ
Who is John Pucin and what is his new role at NSTS Bancorp?
John Pucin has been appointed to the Board of Directors of both NSTS Bancorp and North Shore Trust and Savings, serving until the 2027 annual stockholder meeting. He currently serves as Senior VP and Corporate Counsel for Caine & Weiner Company.
What is the current asset size of NSTS Bancorp's North Shore Trust and Savings?
As of March 31, 2025, North Shore Trust and Savings had approximately $282.7 million in assets.
How many branches does North Shore Trust and Savings operate?
North Shore Trust and Savings operates from its headquarters in Waukegan, Illinois, plus two additional full-service branch offices in Waukegan and Lindenhurst, Illinois.
What is John Pucin's professional background and education?
John Pucin holds a B.S.B.A. in Finance from Xavier University and a Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School. He has been a Commercial Law League member for over 20 years and is a past chair of the Midwest Region.
