The State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR) appointedAdrian Hernandez of Pearland, TX, as board chair and acting executive director of the organization during its July 27, 2023, board of directors meeting in Austin, TX. The board voted unanimously to appoint Mr. Hernandez to the position of acting executive director to ensure organizational continuity and manage day-to-day operations with a limited scope and authority overseen by STAR’s Executive Committee, which is comprised of the organization’s elected board officers and at-large members.
Adrian currently serves as CEO of Keep Pearland Beautiful, a Keep America Beautiful affiliate, and is two-term councilmember and former mayor pro tem for the City of Pearland, TX. Mr. Hernandez is well-knownfor his diverse professional background, which includes being a multi-unit café operator in the Houstonarea for more than 12 years; serving as vice president of operations for a multinational beverage retailerand wholesaler; and as a former professional musician having performed with various bands as well asrenowned institutions the Houston Grand Opera and Houston Symphony. Adrian holds a Master of Sciencedegree from Texas A&M University.
He has served on various boards and committees dedicated to serving the community across a broadrange of needs and interests including environmentalism, patriotism, adult education, businessdevelopment, and food insecurity. In addition to his commitment to recycling via STAR, Adrian currentlyserves on the board of directors for Keep Texas Beautiful.
The STAR board of directors have expressed their enthusiasm to work alongside Mr. Hernandez to identifyand pursue new goals for the organization while in unprecedented pursuit of their mission to expandrecycling in the state of Texas. New and existing members of the STAR organization are welcome and encouraged to meet Adrian at the upcoming 25th Anniversary of the Texas Recycling Summit to be held November 1-3, 2023, in San Marcos, TX.