UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)		January 16, 2007
Associated Banc-Corp
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its chapter)
Wisconsin	001-31343		39-1098068
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1200 Hansen Road, Green Bay, Wisconsin	54304
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code	920-491-7000
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01  Other Events.
On January 16, 2007, Associated Banc-Corp announced the appointment of Lisa B. Binder to the new role of president and chief operating officer. She will assume the position on January 29.  Associated Banc-Corp is placing on file as Exhibit 99.1 a copy of the Company’s news release relating to the appointment.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits.
99.1     News Release dated January 16, 2007
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
		Associated Banc-Corp
		(Registrant)
Date: January 16, 2007		By: /s/ Brian R. Bodager
		Brian R. Bodager
		Chief Administrative Officer,
		General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP
Exhibit Index to Current Report on Form 8-K
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99.1	News Release dated January 16, 2007