Kathy Branton has rejoined Associated as assistant vice president, business banker. She is responsible for growing new business relationships for Associated by delivering business products and services that have a positive financial impact on business' capabilities to reach short term and longer term business plan goals and objectives. Branton previously worked for Associated as a market manager. She is a graduate of Lakeland College with a bachelor's degree in business, and brings more than 25 years of experience to the position.