LEWISTON — Northeast Bank has appointed Colette Twigg-Rowse to senior credit officer for the company by unanimous vote from the board of directors.

Twigg-Rowse has been the director of credit and operational risk in the risk management division for Northeast Bank since 2005. In addition to her current duties, she will assume oversight of the loan review process at the bank.

“Colette has worked tireless hours since coming to Northeast helping in the design and implementation of a quality credit process that has significantly contributed to the overall safety and soundness of the bank’s loan portfolios,” said Pender Lazenby, SVP and chief risk officer of Northeast Bank.

Twigg-Rowse has many years of experience in the financial industry in various roles, including controller, business manager and corporate internal auditor.

She is a graduate of the University of Vermont and holds a bachelor of arts in economics with a minor in mathematics. She serves on various boards, including the Falmouth Youth Soccer Association and other organizations. She resides in Falmouth with her husband and three girls.