Tara Jackson

Tara Jackson is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sales management and strategic account development within the foodservice industry. Currently serving as a Senior Strategic Account Manager at The Krusteaz Company since March 2023, Tara previously held multiple roles at Basic American Foods from September 2009 to March 2023, including National Account Manager for both National Chains and Non-Commercial sectors, focusing on key relationships with top national restaurant chains and foodservice management companies in the U.S. and Canada. Earlier career highlights include serving as a National Account Manager at Farmland Foods, overseeing substantial national accounts, and as a National Account Compliance Manager, where responsibilities included compliance monitoring for foodservice customers. Tara's foundational skills were developed at Farmland Industries, Inc. as Manager of Corporate and Administrative Services, managing significant budgets across several business areas.