February 9, 2022 – Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana is proud to announce the addition of Jackie Marks-Rollins to the charity’s Board of Directors. A second-generation owner/operator and McDonald’s franchisee since 2015, she currently operates 4 restaurants in South Louisiana as part of a 10-restaurant family operation.
Jackie graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the University of North Texas where she earned her master’s degree. She began her McDonald’s career in 1999 as a crew member in the family restaurants. Prior to completing the Next Generation program and becoming a McDonald’s owner/operator she was an Associate Buyer with Neiman Marcus.
Marks-Rollins has served as both the Great Southern Region Chapter President & Field Office Advocate for the McDonald’s Women’s Operators Network. Locally, her many causes include Junior League of Lafayette (10 years) where she has served in various fund development roles. She has also been involved with Boys & Girls Club, Miles Perrett, Maddie’s Footprints, Catholic Charities, and served on the Board of Directors for the W.D. Smith Career Center. Jackie is currently a mentor in both the 705 & Opportunity Machine professional development programs.
Jackie is extremely excited about joining the RMHC team.