Sheppard promoted to VP of operations at BBB

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Southeast Texas has announced the promotion of Jay Sheppard to vice president of Operations, according to President and CEO Darren Erwin.

Stark Foundation announces Pousson as new CFO

The Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, of Orange, announced the appointment of Ben Pousson as chief financial officer (CFO).

FACES & PLACES

• Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas announced Dawn Roque, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, as a new nurse practitioner at the Dauphin Women’s Center. According to Roque, she has been a registered nurse for 14 years and a family nurse practitioner for five years.

Company donates equipment to LHS Dual Credit location

Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) announced that Innovative Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing has donated HVAC equipment to the dual credit Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning program at Lumberton High School, according to a news release.

BISD, ExxonMobil to bring STEM Night back for third year

Family-friendly fun and hands-on learning are promised at the third annual Beaumont ISD-ExxonMobil Family STEM Night, which will be held Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 5–8 p.m. at Doggett Ford Park.

LU’s Midstream Center partners with GCI to expand industry training

Lamar University’s (LU) Center for Midstream Management and Science (CMMS) is launching a new partnership with the Houston-based Gas Certification Institute (GCI) to deliver specialized training in natural gas and liquid measurement, aimed at bolstering workforce development in Southeast Texas.

Bank breaks ground on new location in Southeast Texas

Sept. 4, First Financial Bank broke ground on its newest location in Beaumont, marking a milestone in their serving the Southeast Texas region, according to bank officials.

Sempra Infrastructure Partners’ 45% stake sells for $10B, advances Port Arthur LNG Phase 2

Sempra announced two major moves Sept. 23 — a $10 billion sale of a 45% stake in Sempra Infrastructure Partners and a final investment decision on its Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project in Texas, according to GasProcessingNews.com.

Three ways to support local health care at Baptist Foundation events

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Foundation announced its “Great Fall Lineup” of events, giving Southeast Texans three unique ways to give back while enjoying great company, food and festivities. Proceeds from the events support “sacred work” at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas.Friday, Oct.

New recycling center open in Beaumont

The Beaumont Recycling Center, which opened its doors Aug. 28, provides access for those seeking to sell various materials for recycling efforts.The materials are weighed using digital scales with visible weight displays, and payments are instantaneous.