Stein will transition to executive vice
president, strategic advisor and Madison market president through the
end of 2025
GREEN
BAY, Wis., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/
-- Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated") today
announced David Stein's retirement
after more than 20 years with the company. Effective July 1, Stein will step down as executive vice
president, head of consumer and business banking and transition to
executive vice president, strategic advisor, assisting with
development of the bank's strategic plan. He will also continue to
serve as Madison market president
through the end of 2025.
"Dave's leadership has been critical in positioning Associated
as a leader in consumer and business banking," said Andrew J
Harmening, president and CEO, Associated Bank. "His disciplined
focus, customer-centric strategies, and commitment to operational
rigor have significantly advanced our business and culture, and I'm
confident his contributions to the next phase of our strategic plan
will build on that foundation."
Stein joined Associated Bank in 2005 as regional president for
the company's former South-Central Region, leading all the bank's
businesses in Madison and
southwestern Wisconsin. Under his
leadership, the bank has built up its branch network and mortgage
business, introduced a suite of digital products, and increased
customer satisfaction scores. Associated has completed phase two of
its strategic plan and Stein will help lead the development of the
next phase before fully retiring at the end of 2025.
"It's been my honor to lead consumer and business banking over
the past 17 years and I'm incredibly proud of all we have
accomplished together," said Stein. "I'm excited to play a role in
shaping the next strategic plan as we position the bank for
continued growth and success."
Steven Zandpour will transition
into head of consumer and business banking, effective July 1, 2025. Zandpour joined Associated Bank in
January 2024 as executive vice
president, director of retail banking and was promoted to deputy
head consumer and business banking in January 2025.
ABOUT ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP
Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE:
ASB) has total assets of $43 billion and is the largest
bank holding company based in Wisconsin. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Associated is a leading
Midwest banking franchise, offering a full range of financial
products and services from nearly 200 banking locations serving
more than 100 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Missouri. The company also
operates loan production offices in Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, New
York, 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
www.associatedbank.com.
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