GREEN BAY, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2006--The Board of
Directors of Associated Banc-Corp (NASDAQ:ASBC) has announced that
Harry B. "Nick" Conlon plans to retire from the board. As such, he
will not seek re-election to the board when his term expires on April
26, 2006.
Conlon served in leadership roles with Associated Banc-Corp for
more than 30 years. He has provided his insight, guidance and support
as a director since 1975.
From 1975 to 2000, Conlon served as chief executive officer of
Associated. He was named chairman of the Board of Directors in 1987.
Conlon retired as CEO in 2000, but remained non-executive chairman of
the board until 2003.
During Conlon's tenure on the board, Associated experienced
tremendous change, growing from $450 million in assets with nine
banking offices in Northeast Wisconsin to its position today as a
leading Midwestern financial services company, with assets in excess
of $22 billion and 319 banking offices in three states.
"Nick's thoughtfulness and optimism were inspirational to the
people of Associated, and helped position Associated for success long
into the future. We congratulate him on his accomplishments, thank him
for his contributions, and wish him all the best in his retirement,"
Associated President and CEO Paul S. Beideman said.
Associated Banc-Corp, headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., is a
diversified multibank holding company serving more than 180
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.
CONTACT: Associated Banc-Corp
Joe Selner (Investors), 920-491-7120
or
Cindy Moon-Mogush (Media), 920-431-8034
SOURCE: Associated Banc-Corp