Mike Spalding promoted to Associated Bank personal trust manager

Wausau, Wis. - April 26, 2012 - Mike Spalding, CFA, has been promoted to personal trust manager for private client services at Associated Bank. He is responsible for providing customized investment, estate planning and financial solutions for business owners, professionals and other high net worth individuals, foundations and endowments in Central and Northern Wisconsin. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry with 13 years as portfolio manager for Associated in both the Fox Valley area and Central and Northern Wisconsin.  Spalding holds a bachelor's degree from Ripon College (class of 1990) and a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1997). He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst ® (CFA) designation.

Spalding is active in the community, serving as treasurer and board member for the Center for Visual Arts, campaign cabinet member for United Way of Marathon County and as a member of the Wausau Noon Rotary Club.

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 more than 250 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. Associated Bank, N.A. is an Equal Housing Lender, Equal Opportunity Lender and Member FDIC. More information about Associated Banc-Corp is available at www.associatedbank.com.

Contact: Jennifer Kaminski
Vice President
Public Relations Manager
920-431-8894 PHONE
920-360-5914 CELL
Jennifer.kaminski@associatedbank.com