Kaltenbach hired as branch manager at Associated Bank - Lindenhurst

LINDENHURST, Ill. - October 26, 2011 - Michelle Kaltenbach has been hired as branch manager at the Associated Bank - Lindenhurst location, 1914 E. Grand Ave., Lindenhurst.

Kaltenbach is responsible for the daily operations of the branch and ensuring excellent customer service as well as managing the bank's small business relationships, consumer lending and new accounts. She joins Associated from Fifth Third Bank where most recently she served as the financial center manager. She brings five years of banking experience to Associated.

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.