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Kristin Tardif
Vice President, Marketing Director
207-784-9164
ktardif@androscogginbank.com

Human Resource Professionals Attain Senior Professional Certification February 25, 2008 - Androscoggin Bank is pleased to announce that Beverly MacCallum, Human Resources Officer and Jessica Shuck, Human Resources Generalist have both recently earned certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). Beverly MacCallum has been with Androscoggin Bank for over 12 years and has over 17 years combined experience in Human Resources.  She attained her Bachelors in Science in Business Management from Bentley College in Waltham, MA and is the Past President of Central Maine Human Resources Association. Jessica Shuck has been with Androscoggin Bank for almost a year and has over 5 years experience in Human Resources.  Jessica has her Certificate in Human Resource Management from USM and is the current Vice President of Central Maine Human Resources Association. The Certification, awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), signifies that Beverly and Jessica possess the theoretical knowledge and practical experience in human resource management necessary to pass a rigorous examination demonstrating a mastery of the body of knowledge in the field. Certification as a human resource professional clearly demonstrates a commitment to personal excellence and to the human resource profession.  HRCI awards two levels of certification: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).  To become certified, an applicant must pass a comprehensive examination and demonstrate a strong background of professional human resource experience. HRCI is the credentialing body for human resource professionals and is affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest organization dedicated exclusively to the human resource profession.  The Institute's purpose is to promote the establlishment of professional standards and to recognize professionals who meet those standards.

 

 

Press Release
Androscoggin Bank Announces Donation
to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine

In photo:  William Denehy, Senior Vice President of Androscoggin Bank presents the check to Tom Peaco, Executive Director of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine.

At the January 18, 2008 Lewiston Maineiacs game, Androscoggin Bank presented a $1,500.00 check to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine.  At the game, the Bank's employees also accepted donated items for the Make-A-Wish Foundation to share with local wish children.  Androscoggin Bank Employees have been actively involved in raising funds to support the Foundation.  In total, over $3200.00 was raised through donations from employees and through the sale of Androscoggin Bank sponsored items. 

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine grants the wishes of Maine children with life threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.  The Foundation fulfills the wish of a seriously ill Maine child once every five days on average and fulfilled the wishes of 8 children from Androscoggin County in 2007.

Promotions

Paul Andersen, Executive Vice President has been elected to Chief Operating Officer.  Paul has been with the bank for twenty years and most recently managed all consumer, residential, small business and commercial banking as well as collections and credit.  As Chief Operating Officer, Paul will manage the day to day operations of the company.  In addition to his previous duties he will oversee marketing, human resources and retail banking.

Chris Logan has been elected Senior Vice President.  Chris joined us in August of 2004 as a Commercial Lender.  Chris has international business knowledge and experience in addition to his lending skills and experience.  In his new role, Chris will manage Commercial Lending and Business Services.

Gerry Merriman has been elected Vice President.  Gerry has an extensive background in commercial and residential loan review and collection and as a bank examiner.  He assumed the managerial role in Collections in March of last year with the added responsibility of commerical loan workout.

Nancy Robertson has been elected Vice President.  Nancy joined the bank in January of last year as Livermore Falls/Jay Regional Manager.  Nancy brings to us her many years of banking experience in business development and branch operations.

Patty Cornell has been elected Vice President.  Patty has represented Androscoggin Bank in the South Paris area for over 20 years.  She assumed the managerial role in 2004.  Since then Patty and her team have been responsible for significant branch growth and business development.

Carrie Lacasse has been elected Vice President.  Carrie has extensive knowledge in lending and loan operations.  She has managed the Loan Operations area of the Bank for several years and has been instrumental in developing and managing our scanning capabilities.

Rachel Ouellette has been elected Vice President.  Rachel has managed our Deposit Operations Department for over 14 years.  She has been an integral part in the implementation of technological advances in past years, including WebTeller and, most recently, Premier Expedite.

Rhonda Roy has been elected Assistant Vice President.  In addition to the responsibility of building and renovating branch offices, Rhonda has successfully managed several projects including the implementation of Premier Expedite.

Lindy Fogg has been elected Assistant Vice President.  After a successful run as Assistant Branch Manager of our Sabattus Street Office, Lindy was promoted to Branch Manager of our Minot Avenue Office in February of last year.  Lindy and her team have done an outstanding job of developing the branch and customer base in the Auburn area.

Amylynn Smith has been elected Assistant Vice President.  Prior to joining the Main Office team, Amylynn contributed her knowledge and experience as Assistant Manager of our Turner Street Branch.  Amylynn was promoted to Manager in August of 2006 and since then has enhanced the service capability of the Main Office with her strong customer service and operational skills.

Please join me in congratulating everyone on their accomplishments.

Officers and Directors

The following Officers and Directors were elected at the Annual Meeting of Androscoggin Bancorp, MHC on January 22, 2008.