Associated Bank Promotes Jay Sodey to Madison Market President

Core Insights - Associated Banc-Corp announced the appointment of Jay Sodey as the new Madison market president, effective January 1, 2026, succeeding Dave Stein who will retire at the end of 2025 [1][2]. Company Leadership Transition - Jay Sodey has 22 years of banking experience and joined Associated Bank in 2005, overseeing retail banking in the Greater Madison market [2]. - Sodey will lead a team of approximately 370 colleagues across 32 locations and will focus on sales growth, marketing strategies, community engagement, and cultural development [2][3]. - Dave Stein expressed confidence in Sodey's ability to continue driving the market forward, highlighting Sodey's instrumental role in the bank's success [2][3]. Company Overview - Associated Banc-Corp has total assets of $44 billion and is the largest bank holding company based in Wisconsin, operating nearly 200 banking locations across Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri [4]. - The company also has loan production offices in several states, including Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, New York, Ohio, and Texas [4].