Kelley succeeds Erickson, who is retiring after 14 years
Angela Kelley
GREEN BAY, Wis., — Associated Banc-Corp has named Angela M.W. Kelley executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, succeeding Randall J. Erickson, who will retire Oct. 13.
Erickson will remain with Associated in an advisory capacity through the end of the year to assist with the transition.
Kelley has 20 years of corporate law, business strategy and executive management experience. She most recently served as CEO of Diversity Lab/Talent Multipliers and previously was executive vice president, director of wealth management at Heartland Financial USA Inc. She also has served as general counsel at PacWest Bancorp and NBT Bancorp Inc.
Kelley will be based in Milwaukee and report to Associated President and CEO Andy Harmening.
“Angela brings a wealth of both legal and business experience to the role,” Harmening said. “With her experience in leading governance and transformation efforts that drive business results, we expect she will fit perfectly in our growth and performance culture.”
Erickson is retiring after more than 14 years as Associated’s executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. During his tenure, he advised the company on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance transactions, regulatory matters and corporate governance.
“It has been a privilege to work with Andy, the executive leadership team, the board of directors, the legal team, and all of the Associated colleagues for these many years,” Erickson said. “I am leaving them in good hands with Angela.”