AWARDS
Ambassador of the Year
Emily James
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Emily James was born and raised in Muskogee , Okla ., and graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor ’ s degree in Child and Family Services .
James devotes most of her time working at Legacy Village as the Director of Sales and Marketing . Her passion for others is constant inside and outside of the workplace . James is an integral part of Legacy Village where she recruits and retains many of the seniors who live there .
In 2021 she was awarded Marketing Director of the Year by the Oklahoma Assisted Living Association . The group stated that she has “... shown excellence in the care of Oklahoma seniors and exceptional performance of her duties within an assisted living community in the State of Oklahoma ”. She serves the community not only as a Chamber Ambassador but also as a childrens ministry volunteer . She ’ s very
Chair of the Chamber Ambassador committee . Emily James , back center , at a recent ribbon cutting .
invested in her community at Center Church where she has been either an elder or staff member since 2012 .
James has been married to her husband , Reed , for fifteen years . They have two girls , Piper and Reese who attend Richmond Elementary .
James has served as a Chamber Ambassador for four years and will serve as the Chair of the committee this year . “ Emily James is a ray of light . She is truly a businesswoman to look up to in the
Stillwater community ,” said Maggie McCracken , ambassadors committee staff liaison . “ She exudes grace , kindness , and knowledge . She is always the biggest cheerleader in the room , offering a helping hand and a smile to everyone . Emily ’ s creativity , passion , and experience have helped create and maintain what is so special about the Ambassadors Committee . Her level of relationship building has set the bar high for us all .”
“ Emily James is a ray of light . She is truly a businesswoman to look up to in the Stillwater community . Her level of relationship building has set the bar high for us all .” — MAGGIE MCCRACKEN