Associated Banc-Corp, a diversified bank holding company, has hired Mark Sander as its new executive vice president of commercial banking. He will report directly to Paul Beideman, chairman and CEO of Associated Banc-Corp.

 

Mr. Sander’s primary office will be in Milwaukee at Associated Bank’s offices in the Plaza East building.

 

Mr. Sander has more than 25 years of banking experience. 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, including corporate executive vice president.

 

Mr. Beideman said: Mark’s skills and experience make him an ideal choice for this role. His commercial banking experience and regional contacts, coupled with his overall management expertise, will be a tremendous asset for Associated Bank.