Associated Bank added four experienced relationship managers (Stacy Quick, Kevin Kopaska, Mike Hauswirth and Scott Rothenbush) to the company’s growing commercial banking team to bolster talent in key focus markets, expand commercial capabilities and deepen relationships with new and existing clients.
“We’re thrilled to have Stacy, Kevin, Mike and Scott join our team as we continue to expand our commercial presence throughout the Midwest while holding serve in our legacy markets,” Phil Trier, executive vice president and head of corporate and commercial banking for Associated Bank, said. “All four of these individuals bring unique skill sets and a dedication to developing strong relationships with clients that fits perfectly with what we’re building here at Associated.”
Quick is expected to join Associated Bank as senior vice president, relationship manager in the Minnesota market on Dec. 23. Quick brings more than 20 years of banking experience to Associated. Most recently, she held the position of senior vice president – relationship manager with U.S. Bank’s commercial group in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she managed a diverse, complex portfolio of regional midsize businesses, including private and public companies, nonprofits, hedge funds and alternative investment firms. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Minnesota State University.
Kopaska joined Associated as senior vice president, relationship manager in the Iowa market on Nov. 15. Kopaska brings more than 25 years of banking experience to Associated. For the last 13 years, he was the market credit leader for Wells Fargo’s middle market banking office in Des Moines, Iowa. Prior to that, he was with Bank of America for 19 years. He received his bachelor of arts degree in finance and banking from Buena Vista University. Kopaska will be covering Iowa as part of Associated’s Minnesota team.
Hauswirth joined Associated as senior vice president, relationship manager in the Minnesota market on Dec. 4. Hauswirth brings more than 30 years of banking experience to Associated. Most recently, he held the position of senior vice president – relationship manager team leader for U.S. Bank’s commercial group in St. Paul, Minnesota. While at U.S. Bank, Hauswirth also held roles in portfolio management and credit risk. Prior to joining U.S. Bank, he spent 11 years with General Motors Acceptance in finance roles. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a master of business administration from the University of Kansas.
Rothenbush joined Associated as senior vice president, relationship manager on the company’s new specialty deposit and payment solutions team on Dec. 4. Rothenbush brings more than 30 years of banking experience to Associated. Most recently, he held the position of deposit, payments relationship manager covering the Title, Escrow, 1031 and FinTech Industries at U.S. Bank in Dayton, Ohio. He holds a bachelor of science/bachelor of arts degree in marketing and economics from The Ohio State University.
