Zachary Kovash joins Associated Bank as residential loan officer

ROCHESTER, Minn. - December 19, 2011 - Zachary Kovash has joined Associated Bank as a residential loan officer.

In his new capacity Kovash works with customers to determine their best mortgage solution and is responsible for working with customers throughout the process from loan origination through signing. He previously was employed by AgStar Financial Services as a home mortgage specialist. Kovash's office is at 206 S. Broadway, Rochester.

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.

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