Smith hired as branch manager at Associated Bank-Muskego

MUSKEGO, WIS.-June 16, 2011- Danielle Smith has been hired as branch manager at the Associated Bank Muskego location, S76W17655 Janesville Road.

Smith 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 previously worked as a branch manager for US Bank and has 11 years of banking experience. Smith is active in the community serving as the membership chair for the Boy Scouts.

Associated Banc-Corp (NASDAQ: ASBC) is one of the top 50 financial services holding companies operating in the United States. At March 31, 2011, Associated had total assets of $21 billion.  Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Associated has approximately 270 banking locations serving more than 150 communities in 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
Public Relations Manager
920-431-8894 PHONE
Jennifer.kaminski@associatedbank.com