Cathy Combs

Cathy Combs holds a B.S. degree from Carson-Newman University. She joined Eastman in 1985 and has held a variety of positions of increasing responsibility across the company, including roles in Finance, Manufacturing, Business, Communications, HR, Marketing, and Sustainability. Her experience in those areas serves her well as she connects with colleagues both inside and outside Eastman to share the company’s sustainability vision and strategy and engage others to partner in achieving it. Cathy is passionate about integrating sustainability, innovation, strategy and business to address some of the world’s big issues while creating value. Cathy and her husband reside in Kingsport and have two grown children. She volunteers in various capacities with organizations such as the American Red Cross, United Way, Habitat for Humanity, and Kitchen of Hope.