Associated Bank: Zachary Scheeler named branch manager at the Associated Bank Downtown Madison branch

MADISON, WIS. – August 9, 2012 – Zachary Scheeler has been named branch manager for the Associated Bank Downtown Madison branch located at 202 State St. Scheeler is responsible for managing the overall operations of the branch while directing activities to help maintain and develop business and consumer relationships. Most recently he was the manager of a U.S. Bank branch in Madison. Scheeler is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison and brings five years of banking experience to the position.

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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 is a leading Midwest banking franchise, offering a full range of financial products and services through more than 250 banking locations serving more than 150 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota, and commercial financial services in Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and Texas. Associated Bank, N.A. is an Equal Housing Lender, Equal Opportunity Lender and Member FDIC. More information about Associated Banc-Corp is available at http://www.associatedbank.com.