Associated Banc-Corp (NASDAQ: ASBC) today announced that Mark G. Sander has been named executive vice president, commercial banking. Sander brings more than 25 years of banking experience to Associated. Most recently, he held the position of commercial banking executive at Bank of America, where he was responsible for the six-state Midwest region. Previously, he held a number of leadership positions in commercial banking at LaSalle Bank NA, including corporate executive vice president.

“Mark’s skills and experience make him an ideal choice for this role,” said Associated Banc-Corp Chairman and CEO Paul S. Beideman. “His commercial banking experience and regional contacts, coupled with his overall management expertise, will be a tremendous asset for Associated Bank.” Sander will report directly to Beideman in this newly-created position.

Sander received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and an MBA from the University of Chicago. His primary office will be in Milwaukee at Associated Bank’s offices in the Plaza East building.

Associated Banc-Corp, headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., is a diversified bank holding company with total assets of $24 billion. Associated has approximately 300 banking offices serving about 160 communities in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota. The company offers a full range of traditional banking services and a variety of other financial products and services. More information about Associated Banc-Corp is available at www.associatedbank.com.