Matthew R. Braeger

Matthew R. Braeger joined Associated in 2013 and is currently the executive vice president and chief audit executive. He is responsible for leadership and execution of the independent internal audit function. He also serves on the executive committee for Associated Banc-Corp.

Braeger has more than 18 years of auditing experience, primarily in banking technology and financial services, and most recently was the senior vice president and audit director with Associated Bank. Previously, he held audit management positions with Fiserv, Inc. and public accounting audit roles with Ernst & Young, LLP.

Braeger holds an MBA from Marquette University and a bachelor’s of business administration in accounting from University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Institute of Internal Auditors, where he serves on the Milwaukee chapter board of governors and recently completed a term as president.