Irina Kwiatkowska promoted to Associated Bank district manager

BURLINGTON, WIS. - December 12, 2011 - Irina Kwiatkowska has been promoted to vice president, district manager for Associated Bank's south district.

In her new capacity Kwiatkowska initiates and aids in the development of, and implements sales and service programs within Associated's southeast Wisconsin district with the responsibility of achieving the district's bank sales volume, profitability and service quality goals. She previously served as the branch manager at Associated's Twin Lakes branch. She has worked at Associated for nine years.

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.

Contact: Jennifer Kaminski
Vice President
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Jennifer.kaminski@associatedbank.com