Associated Bank Hires Andy Miner as Senior Director of AI for Corporate & Commercial Banking

Associated Bank has appointed Andy Miner as Senior Director of AI for Corporate & Commercial Banking to lead the integration of advanced analytics into its commercial operations. The bank intends to use artificial intelligence to accelerate loan processing, generate personalized client insights, and automate mundane tasks within portfolio management and treasury services. This strategic hire highlights a growing trend in the commercial banking sector to leverage AI for improved operational efficiency and proactive relationship management.

Associated Bank announced the hiring of Andy Miner as Senior Director of AI for Corporate & Commercial Banking, a role designed to accelerate loan processing and enhance the delivery of personalized client insights. The bank plans to initially deploy AI within internal workflows, specifically targeting portfolio management, treasury, and payments. By automating mundane data-heavy tasks, the institution aims to free up its team to focus on high-value solutions and products for its commercial clients, ultimately improving the overall customer experience through careful automation.

Miner transitions to Associated Bank from U.S. Bank, where he served in a senior capacity launching and scaling the bank’s enterprise analytics function. During his time there, he oversaw a team of more than 60 members and developed AI capabilities that drove customer growth and improved banker effectiveness, contributing to meaningful revenue expansion. Prior to his tenure at U.S. Bank, Miner led a global team of over 100 people at Target’s data organization, where he managed business intelligence and analytics supporting various departments.

The hire reflects Associated Bank's broader strategy to invest in data and technology to create better experiences for both customers and colleagues. Miner, who holds a Ph.D. in organizational psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and teaches at the Pacific Coast Banking School, will use his expertise to turn data into insights that drive growth. According to statements from the bank, Miner’s unique skill set in psychology and analytics will play a critical role in helping the firm deliver a more proactive and personalized commercial banking experience as it continues to scale its strategic capabilities.