Associated Banc-Corp filed a current report on September 2, 2026, disclosing the planned retirement of Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Randall J. Erickson and the appointment of Angela M.W. Kelley as his successor, both effective October 13, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Retirement date: Randall J. Erickson, age 67, will retire as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective October 13, 2026, after more than 14 years in the role.
  • Advisory period: Mr. Erickson will remain in an advisory capacity through the end of 2026 to support transition of his duties.
  • New appointment: Angela M.W. Kelley, age 45, will assume the role of Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective October 13, 2026.
  • Recent experience: Ms. Kelley most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Diversity Lab/Talent Multipliers since 2025.
  • Prior banking roles: Ms. Kelley previously served as general counsel at PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ: PACW) from 2021 to 2023 and at NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) from 2019 to 2021.

Leadership Transition in Associated Banc-Corp's Legal Function

According to the filing, Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE:ASB) disclosed on September 2, 2026, that Randall J. Erickson, age 67, will retire from his position as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective October 13, 2026. The filing states he has served in the role for more than 14 years. To support continuity, the company reported that Mr. Erickson will remain available in an advisory capacity through the end of 2026 to ensure a successful transition of his duties.

The company also announced the appointment of Angela M.W. Kelley, age 45, to fill the role effective upon Mr. Erickson's October 13, 2026 retirement. According to the filing, Ms. Kelley brings 20 years of corporate law, business strategy, and executive management experience. Her most recent position, as disclosed in the filing, was Chief Executive Officer of Diversity Lab/Talent Multipliers, a role she held since 2025. Before that, she served as executive vice president, Director of Wealth Management at Heartland Financial USA, Inc. from 2024 until its acquisition by UMB Financial Corporation in 2025.

The filing further notes that Ms. Kelley previously held general counsel positions at PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ: PACW) from 2021 to 2023 and at NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) from 2019 to 2021. The announcement was accompanied by a press release dated September 2, 2026, attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into the filing.

What Was Disclosed

Associated Banc-Corp disclosed the retirement of its long-serving General Counsel and the appointment of a successor, both effective October 13, 2026, with the outgoing executive continuing in an advisory role through year-end 2026.