LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank recently announced that it has hired Deborah Dunlap Avasthi, a resident of Durham, as an assistant vice president, Professional Services Officer.

According to a news release, she is a graduate of the University of Vermont, and previously was vice president of Surety for Willis of Northern New England.

She will be based at Androscoggin Bank’s main office location at 30 Lisbon St. in Lewiston.

Avasthi is a seasoned professional with more than 20 years of experience developing and maintaining longterm relationships. She will be a member of the team delivering the bank’s concierge service for professional services clients.

Diane Field, senior vice president and director of Retail for Androscoggin Bank, said, “We are looking forward to adding Deborah’s qualities of leadership and service to the team focused on serving Maine’s professional services community. She has a proven track record providing the level of service we are committed to delivering every day.”

The Androscoggin Bank Professional Services Group is dedicated to solving the banking challenges of the sole practitioners and practices of Maine’s medical and service professionals. The group provides one-call access to a full product and services suite for Maine’s skilled professionals.

Androscoggin Bank, with centers in Lewiston, Auburn, Brunswick, Gray, Jay, Lisbon Falls, Livermore Falls, South Paris, Turner and Portland, provides financial services to individuals, businesses, governments, nonprofits and municipalities throughout Maine.