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.Sheppard has been part of the BBB team for 19 years, and according to Erwin, she bringing extensive experience and...

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.According to LSCO, the contribution provides students...

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.STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Night is an expo-style event that has a stated aim...

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...

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.The new facility will span 3,222 square feet and feature three drive-through lanes designed to streamline service and enhance...

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.The equity sale will shift majority ownership of Sempra Infrastructure...

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.

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.The faciltiy accepts copper wires, pipes and...