Parthiv Patel named senior bank manager at the Associated Bank Elgin branch

Elgin, Ill. - April 20, 2012 - Parthiv Patel has been named senior bank manager for the Associated Bank Elgin branch located at 2001 W. Larkin Ave., Elgin. Patel is responsible for managing the overall operations of the branch while directing activities to help maintain and develop business and consumer relationships. Patel was previously vice president, small business banking team leader for Fifth Third Bank.

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.

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