Van Ess hired as branch manager at Associated Bank-Coleman

COLEMAN, WIS.-June 14, 2011-Sara Van Ess has been hired as branch manager at the Associated Bank Coleman location, 118 Business Hwy. 141.

Van Ess 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 says she is looking forward to working with area business owners, learning about their businesses and finding ways Associated Bank can help them grow. She comes to the position with 12 years of lending experience.

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