GREEN
BAY, Wis., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/
-- Associated Bank today announced the appointment of
Phillip Trier as the company's
executive vice president, commercial banking group leader. In his
new role, Trier will focus on accelerating core Commercial Middle
Market business development across the company's major metropolitan
markets. He will also lead the company's equipment finance and
leasing vertical and commercial deposit and treasury management
sales and service strategies.
The bank recently announced plans for the next phase of their
people-led, digitally enabled strategic plan that includes a series
of investments in people, products and technology intended to grow
and remix the loan portfolio, accelerate core customer deposit
growth, and deliver a better banking experience for customers.
A leading industry expert, Trier joins Associated Bank from U.S.
Bank where over the past 23 years he has taken on increasing levels
of leadership with an exceptional focus on new client acquisition,
prudent risk management and operational excellence. Most recently,
he led commercial banking for U.S. Bank's 11-state Midwest region,
including the Twin Cities,
Milwaukee and Chicago markets, and several national industry
verticals.
"We are excited to have Phil join the Associated Bank team as
his collaborative style and extensive experience fits perfectly
with our culture," said executive vice president, head of corporate
banking, John Utz. "His career
progression is a testament to his exceptional leadership, strategic
thinking and ability to deliver results and we look forward to his
expertise as he drives new products and solutions and creates new
verticals to expand our client base."
Trier earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from St. John's University and is a graduate of the
prestigious Pacific Coast Banking School. Active in the community,
Trier's board service has included Gillette Children's Hospital,
Minneapolis Downtown Council, Minneapolis Regional Chamber of
Commerce, Junior Achievement and the Young Presidents
Organization.
Trier will be located in the Twin
Cities market.
ABOUT ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP
Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) has total assets of
$42 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 more than 200 banking locations serving
more than 100 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota. The Company also operates loan
production offices in Indiana,
Michigan, Missouri, 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.
Media Contact: Jennifer
Kaminski
Vice President | Public Relations Senior Manager
920-491-7576 | Jennifer.Kaminski@AssociatedBank.com
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