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Updated: March 16, 2025 @ 5:18 am
Amber Owen
Jennifer Flodder
Amber Owen
Jennifer Flodder
Amber Owen has recently been promoted to Northeast Texas division president of Cadence Bank, a newly realigned bank division with eight branches covering Texarkana, Longview and Tyler.
Owen has been with Cadence and its predecessor banks for more than 25 years, rising through the ranks while gaining experience in commercial lending, private banking and sales and credit analysis.
Owen earned a bachelor’s degree and a Master’s of Business Administration at the University of Texas at Tyler. She has also studied at the Barret School of Banking in Memphis, Tennessee.
The Manufacturing Institute has recognized Eastman Chemical Co.’s Jennifer Flodder as a 2025 Women MAKE Honoree. Flodder is director of Texas Technology at the Longview plant.
The Women MAKE Awards recognize women in science, technology, engineering and production careers who exemplify leadership within their companies. This national honor identifies top talent in the manufacturing industry and further encourages award recipients to mentor and support the next generation of talent to pursue modern manufacturing careers.
Flodder has more than 20 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. . Much of her work began with improving operational discipline, which laid the groundwork for the Operational Excellence Handbook. The handbook has transformed Eastman’s operating culture and is now used to improve manufacturing reliability globally, according to the company. Currently, she co-leads a global energy-efficiency initiative that has generated millions of dollars in annual savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Christus Health is hosting a hiring event March 20 at El Sombrero in Longview for health care professionals who want to start or further their health care careers. The event is 4-6 p.m. at the restaurant, 2005 Toler Road.
“We are looking for dedicated professionals to join our faith-based ministry and provide the best, compassionate care in the region,” said Michaela Ahlfinger, Christus Health manager of talent acquisition.
Attendees will have the chance for on-the-spot interviews, interactions with hospital leaders and the opportunity to discover the diverse career paths available within the health system. The event also includes food, refreshments and giveaways.
A broad range of openings and schedules, both full-time and part-time, are available.
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Amber Owen
Jennifer Flodder
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