East Texas Food Bank Announces New Director of Organizational Engagement
The East Texas Food Bank has hired Starla Bickerstaff as the new Director of Organizational Engagement.
Bickerstaff has extensive experience in East Texas in retail management, manufacturing marketing, advertising management, and healthcare marketing.
She has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from the University of Texas at Tyler. She has worked as a volunteer with several groups including the American Heart Association Go Red for Women executive leadership team and For the Silent, Women of Hope- served on their fundraising team.
Bickerstaff is currently a member on the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce Board and previously served as chair of the Membership Services/Contact Club Committee. She was honored as Volunteer of the Year by the chamber in 2023. She has also served on the board of the Lufkin Chamber of Commerce and the Winnie Berry Humane Society of Angelina County.
“We’re thrilled to have Starla join the East Texas Food Bank family,” said Tim Butler, chief development officer. “Her passion and heart for the East Texas community is a perfect fit for our team.”
A lifelong resident of East Texas, Bickerstaff is married with one child and has a strong passion for serving her community. She is eager to continue making a positive impact through her work with the East Texas Food Bank.