Julie Hightower, Administrative Assistant
Julie Hightower is the Administrative Assistant for the Ada Jobs Foundation, a non-profit foundation with the mission to create and retain quality jobs for the Ada area. Hightower has been with the Ada Jobs Foundation since September 2009.
Hightower is a 1999 graduate of Oklahoma Panhandle State University, where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science. Prior to attending Panhandle State, Hightower received her Associates Degree from Connors State College in Warner, Oklahoma in 1997.
Hightower is a native Oklahoman from Checotah and is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. She was a member of the 1994 graduating class of Checotah High School, where she was a member of FFA, FBLA, Journalism, and Speech.
Prior to joining the Ada Jobs Foundation team, Hightower worked for Claims Management Resources, an insurance subrogation firm in Oklahoma City. She is a prime example of a young professional that has made the move from an urban center to Ada. When asked about her experience, she stated “I enjoy living in Ada, because while I still have access to all the big city amenities, I don’t have to worry with the hassles such as traffic, noise, and congestion.”
Hightower currently serves on the Networking Committee of the Young Professionals of Ada, as well as a Membership Ambassador for the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce. Hightower recently received certification in QuickBooks and will graduate from Class 2 of Leadership YoUniversity in June 2010.
Outside of the office, Hightower enjoys reading and spending time with her family. Hightower is an avid outdoor person, some of her favorite activities include playing sports, fishing, and spending time at Oklahoma's beautiful lakes.