Associated Banc-Corp adds two to its Twin Cities area team

ST. PAUL - October 26, 2011 - Associated Banc-Corp continues to grow with the addition of two new leaders to its Twin Cities area team.

James Hultgren has been hired as vice president, relationship manager. In this capacity he is responsible for managing a portfolio of business customers and assisting them with their banking needs. Hultgren holds a bachelor's degree from Gustavus Adolphus College. He is active in the community volunteering for the American Cancer Society and Lasting Imprint, an organization assisting children born with congenital heart disorders. He will work out of Associated's office at 176 Snelling Ave., St. Paul.

Sue Pomorski has joined Associated as a mortgage consultant, where she is responsible for assisting borrowers in finding the best terms for either their home purchase or home refinance. Prior to joining Associated she worked in a similar capacity for Saco & Biddeford Savings in South Portland, Maine, and brings more than 30 years of experience to the position. Her office is located at 1835 Radio Drive, Woodbury.

ABOUT ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP
Associated Banc-Corp (NASDAQ: ASBC) has total assets of $22 billion and is one of the top 50 financial services holding companies operating in the United States. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Associated has approximately 270 banking locations serving more than 150 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota. The company offers a full range of banking services and other financial products and services. More information about Associated Banc-Corp is available at www.associatedbank.com.