Jamie Fowler
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NEA Baptist Uses Tuition Reimbursement to Attract Specialty Physicians
NEA Baptist hopes its $20 million physician recruitment fund — with full student debt forgiveness — gives it an edge in a national talent race. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Fowler Family Backs New NEA Baptist Fund to Recruit Physicians
The fund, which has grown to $10 million, will fully reimburse medical school tuition for physicians in medical specialties. read more >
Chris and Jamie Fowler Donate $5M to UA Scholarship Endowment
It's the latest in a long series of gifts from the Fowler family to the university. read more >
Chris Fowler Expands Business with Local Tire & Wheel Chain
Chris Fowler, known for his success in KFC franchising, is now expanding his footprint with the growing Local Tire & Wheel chain and his recent acquisition of Dempsey Bakery in Little Rock. read more >
Dempsey Bakery Finds New Owners, Plans for Franchising Under Fowler Family
Family, food and franchising were core ingredients in the recent sale of Dempsey Bakery, Little Rock’s specialist in “allergy-friendly” foods. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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