A leading trucker charity has new leadership.
The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) today announced the appointment of Diane Hutsell as executive director and director of philanthropy, formalizing her leadership of the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting over-the-road truck drivers and their families during times of illness and injury.
Diane Hutsell
“I am honored to lead St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund and continue serving a community I have quickly come to admire,” said Hutsell. “When illness or injury takes a professional driver off the road, the impact on their family can be immediate. I’ve seen firsthand the difference SCF can make, and I look forward to working with our team and partners to reach even more drivers and families.”
Hutsell assumes the permanent leadership role at a pivotal time for SCF as the organization approaches its 20th anniversary and looks toward its next chapter of supporting professional drivers and their families. Since helping its first driver in 2008, SCF has provided assistance to nearly 4,200 truck drivers and their families and distributed more than $5.5 million in direct financial assistance.
Hutsell brings more than 25 years of experience spanning philanthropy, nonprofit and museum leadership, cultural tourism, community engagement and senior services.
Throughout her career, she has led fundraising initiatives, community outreach programs, strategic partnerships and organizational growth efforts focused on connecting people with resources and strengthening the communities that organizations serve.
A longtime resident of southeast Tennessee, Hutsell earned her bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Wesleyan University and pursued graduate studies at Middle Tennessee State University. She has also served on nonprofit boards and supported numerous community initiatives throughout East Tennessee.
Hutsell’s connection to trucking also has family roots. Her father worked for Mack Trucks, giving her an early connection to trucking.
“Every driver we help has a story, and every dollar raised or health resource provided can have a very real impact on someone’s life,” Hutsell added. “There is tremendous opportunity ahead for SCF, and I look forward to building on the organization’s legacy while finding new ways to improve the health and financial well-being of America’s professional drivers.”
Founded in 2007, the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund provides financial assistance and health and wellness programs for Class 8 over-the-road truck drivers who are unable to work due to illness or injury. It helps cover essential household expenses while also offering free health initiatives including diabetes prevention, smoking cessation, cancer screenings and other wellness resources designed specifically for professional drivers.
