Green Bay, Wis.-based Associated Banc-Corp hired Chris Sager as senior vice president, private banking group manager of professional services. .Sager previously served as a business banking executive for U.S. Bank. “Our clients value trusted relationships and personalized service, and Chris’s expertise and commitment to understanding individual financial goals make him a strong addition to our team of dedicated advisors,” said Stacy Stecker, senior vice president and director of private banking at the $43 billion Associated Bank.Sager has a Bachelor of Science degree and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.