Background
Brister, Barbara Ann was born on January 23, 1948 in Cotton Valley, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Herman Austin Elkins and Marie (Merritt) Hayes.
Brister, Barbara Ann was born on January 23, 1948 in Cotton Valley, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Herman Austin Elkins and Marie (Merritt) Hayes.
Head teller, Louisiana Savings & Loan, Alexandria, 1974-1980; assistant secretary- treasurer, Home Federal Savings & Loan, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1981-1985; director north central Louisiana, Arthritis Foundation, Shreveport, 1990-1992; executive director, Young Women’s Christian Association of Alexandria-Pineville, Alexandria, Louisiana, since 1992.
Vice president board directors Young Women’s Christian Association, 1986-1990. Coordinator Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Alexandria, since 1986. Volunteer Caddo-Bossier Council Self-Esteem, Shreveport, 1992-1994.
Vice president Mayor's Commission for Women, 1988-1990. Volunteer, coordinator Volunteers of America, Alexandria, 1989. Finance advisor United Way, Alexandria, 1989.
Board directors Cenla Chemical Dependency Council, Alexandria, 1989. Member Public Relations Association Louisiana, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce (leadership training 1994).
Married Terry Charles DelaVega. Children: David Kip DelaVega, Mark Brandon DelaVega. Married Wentz Frederick Brister, May 3, 1985.