Tupelo, Mississippi-based Cadence Bank has promoted Amber Owen to Northeast Texas division president, a newly realigned division with eight branches covering Texarkana, Longview and Tyler.
Owen has been with Cadence Bankand its predecessor banks for more than 25 years, rising through the ranks while gaining expertise in commercial lending and private banking, as well as sales and credit analysis.
“The transition for Amber to her new role has been seamless, as she’s a proven leader within Cadence and in the communities where she works,” says Lester Lucy, Texas regional president. “We are fortunate to have her guiding teammates in delivering exceptional customer service and supporting the bank’s strategic objectives.”
Owen earned both a bachelor’s degree and an MBA degree from the University of Texas–Tyler. She has also studied at the Barret School of Banking in Memphis, Tennessee. She currently serves on the advisory council of the John Soules College of Business at the University of Texas–Tyler and on the university’s Alumni Council.
Established in 1886, Cadence Bank operates more than 350 branch locations across the South and Texas.