Board of Directors



	Lisa Marling, Founder / Board President - Lisa recently returned to Preble County and is the Founder of The Star Theatre at Eagles Point. She has over 55 years of performing arts under her belt. She is a published author, and visual artist. She married Scott, a “Preble County Boy,” and they are the parents of six grown children. Her career has been in International Development, Education, and higher education development and administration. She presently teaches online at IU and Miami University. She also assists Positive Points, LLC. Lisa received her BA from Indiana University, her MFA from Goddard College, and her Interdisciplinary PhDs from Union Institute & University.
	Elaine Buckley, Secretary - Elaine received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Purdue University in Education. She worked in management and human resources for 24 years in the manufacturing environment in the Eaton area. She owns and manages several rental properties, as well as Reflections Salon in Eaton. She recently added a holistic business at Reflections. She has worked in the holistic medicine field for the past 7 years and is a certified QRA practitioner.
	December Harper, Treasurer - December is a lifetime Preble County resident, who became interested in The Star Theater during a brief conversation at a local event. She currently serves on the Board of Directors as Treasurer of the Preble County Council of Aging and the Preble County Historical Society Board of Directors. She has been employed for 19 years as an Accounting Manager and Provider Compensation Manager for TeamHealth based out of Knoxville TN. Her credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Finance and she is a Certified Payroll Professional. Along with her husband Lee, who supports her in all of her endeavors, she has two sons, two wonderful daughters-in-law, and a granddaughter. Her father is a local "legend" Tall Paul Boyd, who has played guitar and in various bands his entire life in the area, and is still rocking a mean guitar at 81.
	Christina Waxler, Board Member - Christina is a 1984 graduate of Eaton High School. She was born and raised in Eaton and has a love of this wonderful community. She states she is fortunate to be a part of a large Preble County family and have life-long friends in this community. She is honored to be a part of the Star Theatre as the costume designer and general board member. Her experience in the theatre as a costumer started when her son started acting at Richmond Civic Theatre. She has worked with an amazing costume team and they are her mentors. She hopes to bring that tutelage with her to Eaton and the Star Theatre.
	Scott Marling, Board Member - Scott is an Information Technology expert. He holds certifications from Microsoft and Amazon Web services. He is experienced in IT for large enterprise network environments. He is a hobby machinist, and in his spare time enjoys designing and making steampunk furniture, and other metal items. He is from Preble County. He was raised on a farm and although he has traveled extensively, he has always called Preble County home. Married to Lisa, they are the parents of six children.
	Starla Wing, Board Member - Starla is a graduate of Eaton High School, and holds an MSW, with an undergrad in Sociology and a minor in theatre (Indiana University). She has worked with diverse populations of individuals, completing course work in cultural diversity and communications. Starla has been part of a theatre family her entire life, between community productions and academic theatre. She works for a community mental health organization out of Richmond, IN. and has served on fundraising and event committees for The Journey Home, HIT Foundation, Out of The Darkness, and City Fit. She currently holds the position of board member where she utilizes her talents with social media to help promote the theatre, find volunteers, and organize events. She is a resident of West Manchester, Ohio.