LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank announces the hiring of Deborah Dunlap Avasthi of Durham as an assistant vice president, professional services officer.

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 at 30 Lisbon St., Lewiston.

She has more than 20 years of experience developing and maintaining long-term relationships. She will be a key member of the team delivering the bank’s concierge service for professional services clients.

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.