Wisconsin-headquartered Associated Wealth Management has hired James Hansberry to fill the new role of senior vice president, private banking director.

Mr Hansberry will provide managerial guidance and strategic direction for the private banking business.

Having spent more than 20 years in wealth management with Amcore Bank in Illinois, he served most recently as senior vice president, manager of wealth management and retirement plan services for Amcore Investment Group.

Associated Wealth Management is part of Associated Banc-Corp, a diversified bank holding company with total assets of $24 billion.