Associated Bank Announces Trier and Warsek to Join Executive Leadership Team

Core Insights - Associated Banc-Corp has appointed Phillip Trier as EVP, Head of Corporate and Commercial Banking, and Gregory Warsek as EVP, Deputy Head of Commercial Real Estate and Facilities, effective November 1, 2024 [1][2]. Group 1: Leadership Appointments - Phillip Trier, who joined Associated in December 2023, will lead all aspects of the Commercial banking division, focusing on business development and alignment across the company's major metropolitan markets [1][2]. - Gregory Warsek has been with Associated since 2002 and has played a significant role in establishing the bank's Commercial Real Estate business, as well as leading the CRE offices since 2022 [2][4]. Group 2: Strategic Focus - The appointment of Trier and Warsek aligns with Associated Bank's strategy to gain market share in the commercial business, which is a key pillar of the bank's growth plan [2]. - John Utz will transition to head of Specialized Industries and Capital Markets, overseeing various sectors including Power and Utilities, Data Centers, and Government Banking, further enhancing the bank's strategic focus [4]. Group 3: Company Overview - Associated Banc-Corp has total assets of $42 billion and operates nearly 200 banking locations across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota, making it the largest bank holding company based in Wisconsin [8].