Associated Bank Announces New Twin Cities Leadership, Brings Enhanced Banking Services to Minneapolis with New Branch in Iconic IDS Center
Associated Bank (NYSE: ASB) named Mike Lebens as Twin Cities market president effective Jan 1, 2026, succeeding Paul Schmidt, who will retire at end of 2025. Lebens joined Associated in May 2024 and will report to Phillip Trier.
The bank opened a new downtown Minneapolis branch in the IDS Center at 80 S 8th St, featuring 1,665 sq ft of retail and 6,000+ sq ft of office space, replacing the Baker Center branch and adding 400 sq ft. Associated is relocating Minneapolis offices to the IDS Center 43rd floor, more than doubling its PwC Tower footprint and planning space for about 100 colleagues in Spring 2026.
Associated Bank (NYSE: ASB) ha nominato Mike Lebens come presidente del mercato Twin Cities con effetto dal 1 gennaio 2026, succedendo a Paul Schmidt, che si ritirerà entro la fine del 2025. Lebens è entrato in Associated nel maggio 2024 e riferirà a Phillip Trier.
La banca ha aperto una nuova filiale nel centro di Minneapolis, nell'IDS Center al 80 S 8th St, con circa 155 mq di spazio al dettaglio e oltre circa 557 mq di spazio ufficio, sostituendo la filiale Baker Center e aggiungendo circa 37 mq. Associated sta trasferendo gli uffici di Minneapolis al 43° piano dell'IDS Center, raddoppiando lo spazio rispetto al PwC Tower e pianificando spazio per circa 100 colleghi entro la primavera del 2026.
Associated Bank (NYSE: ASB) nombró a Mike Lebens como presidente del mercado Twin Cities con efecto a partir del 1 de enero de 2026, sucediendo a Paul Schmidt, que se retirará a finales de 2025. Lebens se unió a Associated en mayo de 2024 y reportará a Phillip Trier.
El banco abrió una nueva sucursal en el centro de Minneapolis, en el IDS Center en 80 S 8th St, con 1.665 pies cuadrados de espacio minorista y más de 6.000 pies cuadrados de espacio de oficina, reemplazando la sucursal Baker Center y añadiendo 400 pies cuadrados. Associated está trasladando las oficinas de Minneapolis al 43.º piso del IDS Center, más que duplicando su huella en PwC Tower y planificando espacio para unos 100 colegas para la primavera de 2026.
Associated Bank (NYSE: ASB)가 Twin Cities 시장 책임자로 Mike Lebens를 임명했습니다. 효과일은 2026년 1월 1일이며, 2025년 말 은퇴하는 Paul Schmidt를 계승합니다. Lebens는 2024년 5월 Associated에 입사했으며 Phillip Trier에게 보고합니다.
은행은 미니애폴리스 다운타운의 IDS Center에 있는 새 지점을 80 S 8th St에 열었으며, 1,665 sq ft의 소매 공간과 6,000+ sq ft의 사무 공간을 갖추고 Baker Center 지점을 대체하고 400 sq ft를 추가했습니다. Associated는 미니애폴리스 사무실을 IDS Center 43층으로 이전하고 PwC Tower 면적의 두 배 이상으로 확장하며 2026년 봄까지 약 100명의 동료를 위한 공간을 계획하고 있습니다.
Associated Bank (NYSE: ASB) a nommé Mike Lebens président du marché Twin Cities à effet le 1er janvier 2026, succédant à Paul Schmidt, qui prendra sa retraite à la fin de 2025. Lebens a rejoint Associated en mai 2024 et fera rapport à Phillip Trier.
La banque a ouvert une nouvelle agence au centre-ville de Minneapolis, dans le IDS Center au 80 S 8th St, avec environ 155 m² d’espace de vente et plus de 557 m² d’espace bureaux, remplaçant l’agence Baker Center et ajoutant environ 37 m². Associated transfère ses bureaux de Minneapolis au 43e étage du IDS Center, soit plus du double de son empreinte PwC Tower, et prévoit un espace pour environ 100 collègues au printemps 2026.
Associated Bank (NYSE: ASB) hat Mike Lebens zum Marktpräsidenten Twin Cities ernannt, wirksam ab dem 1. Januar 2026, und folgt damit auf Paul Schmidt, der Ende 2025 in den Ruhestand tritt. Lebens trat Associated im Mai 2024 bei und berichtet an Phillip Trier.
Die Bank eröffnete eine neue Filiale im Minneapolis-Downtown, im IDS Center unter der Adresse 80 S 8th St, mit ca. 155 m² Einzelhandelsfläche und über ca. 557 m² Bürofläche, ersetzt die Baker Center Filiale und fügt ca. 37 m² hinzu. Associated verlegt die Minneapolis-Büros in den 43. Stock des IDS Center, verdoppelt fast seine PwC Tower-Fläche und plant Platz für ca. 100 Kolleginnen und Kollegen bis Frühjahr 2026.
Associated Bank (NYSE: ASB) عينت مايك ليبنس رئيساً لسوق Twin Cities اعتباراً من 1 يناير 2026، خلفاً لبول شيمدت، الذي سيتقاعد في نهاية عام 2025. انضم ليبنس إلى Associated في مايو 2024 وسيقدم تقاريره إلى فيليب تري.
فتح البنك فرعاً جديداً في وسط مدينة مينيابولس، في IDS Center بالعنوان 80 S 8th St، مع ما يقرب من 155 م² من مساحة التجزئة وأكثر من 557 م² من مساحة المكاتب، ليحل محل فرع Baker Center ويضيف ما يقرب من 37 م² إضافية. تقوم Associated بنقل مكاتب مينيابولس إلى الطابق 43 من IDS Center، مضاعفة وجودها في PwC Tower تقريباً وتخطط لمساحة لـحوالي 100 زميل خلال ربيع 2026.
Associated Bank (NYSE: ASB) 任命 Mike Lebens 为 Twin Cities 市场总裁，自 2026年1月1日 起生效，接替将于2025年年末退休的 Paul Schmidt。Lebens 于 2024年5月加入 Associated，将向 Phillip Trier 汇报。
银行在明尼阿波利斯市中心的 IDS Center 开设了新的分行，地址为 80 S 8th St，拥有 约155㎡ 的零售空间和 约557㎡ 的办公空间，取代 Baker Center 分行并新增 约37㎡。Associated 正将明尼阿波利斯办公室迁往 IDS Center 的43层，几乎将 PwC Tower 的占地翻倍，并计划在2026年春季为约 100 名同事 腾出空间。
- Leadership succession set for Jan 1, 2026
- New branch: 1,665 sq ft retail + 6,000+ sq ft office
- Branch footprint +400 sq ft vs former Baker Center
- Office move to IDS 43rd floor to house ~100 colleagues
- None.
NEW LOCATION OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE BANKING SERVICES IN CRYSTAL COURT WITH EXPANDED FOOTPRINT AND ENHANCED CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
Lebens joined Associated in May 2024, from Wells Fargo Bank where he spent 22 years in various leadership positions. He will continue to report directly to Phillip Trier, executive vice president, head of Corporate & Commercial Banking.
"Mike's strategic mindset and collaborative leadership style will play a key role in advancing our long-term goals in the region, and we're excited for the positive impact he will make for our clients, colleagues and communities," said Trier. "Paul has been a valued partner, and someone I have worked closely with since joining the bank and helped us create our market strategy for
In October 2024, Paul Schmidt, current
"I'm excited to continue proving why Associated is the bank to watch in
The bank celebrated the grand opening of its new downtown
"Relocating to the IDS Center, a building so renown it doesn't need an address, reflects our dedication to being part of the heartbeat of
The ribbon cutting ceremony included remarks from Schmidt, Lebens and Steve Zandpour, executive vice president and head of Consumer and Business Banking. They were joined by local business partners, customers, and colleagues to mark the momentous occasion.
The IDS Center branch will offer comprehensive full-service banking services, including:
- Personal Banking
- Commercial Banking
- Wealth Solutions
- Commercial Real Estate Services
- Private Banking
Construction on the IDS Center branch began in February 2025 as part of Associated's broader investment in the
Associated continues to grow its presence across the
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