
Erin Maxwell, David Jarnagin Named to Lead Exec Roles at Arkansas Blue Cross
by Arkansas Business Staff – 7 days ago
Maxwell will oversee customer services, while Jarnagin will be responsible for customer accounts and membership.
Maxwell will oversee customer services, while Jarnagin will be responsible for customer accounts and membership.
Delena Hicks has been promoted to director of corporate compliance at Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
Amber Crouch has been promoted to general counsel at the Arkansas Securities Department.
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