By Day- Cale is one of Norcom’s Wholesale Account Executives in the Northeast. He is responsible for establishing new and developing existing wholesale partnerships. Cale spends his time helping brokers cultivate their relationships with referral partners in an effort to get more business. He provides support for scenario questions and any issues that might arise throughout the loan process. Cale also trains brokers on Norcom’s technology, programs, products and overall guidelines.

By Night– Cale enjoys spending time with his family that consists of his beautiful wife Christy, daughter Victoria who is currently attending Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy MA, two sons (Caleb & Hayden) and one more on the way! He has been President of Killingly Youth Wrestling since 2010, a non-profit youth organization that aims to expand the sport of wrestling in the local community. He works on teaching kids self-discipline, respect, and hard work. During wrestling season, Cale and his family are busy traveling to meets as far as Maine and PA.

By Day: Sheli is Norcom’s VP of Capital Markets and leads the Fantastic Four of our Secondary Department. She is responsible for managing the risks associated with pricing, hedging, trading and delivery of all residential loans while maximizing profitability. She oversees daily pricing, lock desk operations, pooling/ best execution, delivery, and post-closing activities.

By Night: There really isn’t anything Sheli doesn’t do outside of work. She considers herself an amateur outdoor adventurer. She skis, snowboards, skydives and mountain bikes. Some of her greater adventures have included zip-lining in the Costa Rican rainforests, surfing off the North Shore of Hawaii, scuba diving through a kelp forest in Monterey, windsurfing on the Columbia River Gorge, mountain climbing the highest summit in the Continental U.S. (Mt Whitney) and obtaining her motorcycle license. Currently, Sheli is training for the NY marathon this November in support of the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Open Doors Foundation. 

It’s incredibly convenient to have your own produce growing in your backyard. You save money and trips to the grocery store. The tricky part however, is keeping your plants and food safe from unwanted critters.  While harsh chemical solutions are easily accessible, you need look no further than your fridge for alternatives:

Eggshells- Protecting your plants from slugs and caterpillars requires spreading crushed eggshells around your crops. Their soft bodies are easily cut as they try to slither over the shells and will not make it to the food source.

Cayenne Pepper-Ants are one of the most destructive garden pests. All you have to do to keep them out is sprinkle cayenne pepper on all of your plants and surrounding soil. Ants hate cayenne and will stay away if they encounter it. You can rinse off the pepper before you’re ready to pick or eat your crops.

Beer-Lots of pests, like some humans, are very attracted to beer. Cut the top off a bottle and invert the piece to serve as a funnel. Tape it shut, and fill the bottle with beer. The bugs will be drawn in and then drown trying to get out.

So you see, you don’t need to spend a fortune on fancy pesticides that can be harmful to humans. Simply search for these household items to keep your garden free of critters this spring and summer.

By day:Sharon works in the fast paced and creative problem-solving world of our Servicing Department. She is also in charge of managing our dynamic 203k loan portfolio. The progressive and ever changing realm of loan servicing keeps Sharon on her toes and exemplifies the definition of multi-tasking. She prides herself on welcoming the opportunity to directly assist Norcoms’ borrowers whenever they need.

By night:She trades in her laptop, phone and business attire for a bow, arrow and some camouflage. Sharon firmly believes in a life of knowing where her food comes from. Her vegetables come from her garden and her meat comes directly from the woods (truly organic). Sharon does not limit herself to hunting only on land, as she is also an avid scuba diver. 

We’ve seen a couple warm days and the snow is beginning to melt which means we can focus on our favorite outdoor activities. After a long winter it’s nice to get motivated and try something new. There are plenty of opportunities to get outside and discover what’s in your backyard.

Hiking: A great form of exercise is to go hiking. Take the family, some friends or your dogs and find the local trails your area has to offer. Find a mountain trail or a path along the beach, if available. All you need is a pair of good walking shoes or sneakers.

Golfing: Contrary to popular belief, golfing can be very affordable to pick up. There are plenty of stores and online resources for finding used clubs. For all the costly courses, there are several public courses that offer a cheaper round of golf. You can practice at a driving range and even practice your short game in your back yard.

Running: After a winter stuck on the treadmill, take your workout outdoors. All you need is a good pair of supportive running shoes. There’s a big difference between running on the treadmill and the road, so remember to stretch and warm up before your runs.

Biking: If you have an old bike, dust it off and put some air in the tires. There are shops that sell used bikes as well. If you think you will spend a lot of time biking for exercise, invest in a new one! Pick a spot to bike to for a picnic or commit to riding it for small errands instead of taking the car if you are able to.

Regardless of the activity you choose, take advantage of the warmer weather and get out in the sun. When you switch up the options for exercise, it becomes less daunting and more enjoyable.