Associated Bank adds Chris Sager as senior vice president, Private Banking Group, manager of Professional Services

Published: 2025-07-17 04:03:07 ET ASB

Published on 07/17/2025 at 04:03

MILWAUKEE - Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated") today announced Chris Sager has joined the bank as senior vice president, Private Banking Group manager of Professional Services. In this role, Sager will work closely across teams and all Associated Bank markets to bring structure, insights, and focus on how to attract and serve clients in the professional services sector across the bank's footprint.

"We're thrilled to welcome Chris to the team," said Stacy Stecker, senior vice president and director of Private Banking at Associated Bank. "Our clients value trusted relationships and personalized service, and Chris's expertise and commitment to understanding individual financial goals make him a strong addition to our team of dedicated advisors."

Sager joins Associated from US Bank, where he served as vice president, Business Banking sales manager. In his 18 years at US Bank, he led a team of seven business banking relationship managers, drove top loan production and loan growth, and total revenue among three Wisconsin business banking teams. He was repeatedly a "Legends of Possible" top sales manager nationwide.

"The team at Associated Bank reflects the same values I bring to my client relationships-personalized attention, thoughtful strategy, and a commitment to long-term success," said Sager. "I'm excited to join an organization that prioritizes tailored financial solutions and puts clients at the center of everything we do."

He earned his Bachelor of Science degree and MBA at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

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.