Jane Calkins; Special Events Manager at OFS

Jane Calkins

Special Event Manager Email Jane | (314) 325-1295

Before joining the OFS team as Special Events Manager, Jane volunteered with Operation Food Search for several years, assisting fundraising campaigns like Tomato Explosion, key programs like Operation Backpack and collection events like April Showers. She is passionate about helping others and also served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for St. Louis City, ensuring that abused or neglected children’s voices were heard and that their needs were met while in foster care. Prior to OFS, Jane was a Senior Buyer for Maritz Motivation and worked for May Company / Macy’s, holding positions in the corporate office and buying throughout her career.

A graduate of Maryville University, Jane holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Jane lives in University City with her family and in her free time, she enjoys Forest Park and recently hiking Missouri State Park Trails. She is open to trail suggestions!

From Jane:

“Each time I volunteered with Operation Food Search, I was drawn to the organization and their mission to heal hunger. The opportunity to be part of the team feeds the passion in me. My goal is to provide hope and opportunity to others in a meaningful way through my role as Special Events Manager.”