Jim Priest
Chief Executive Officer
Attorney, author, speaker, executive coach, and “people developer,” Jim Priest serves as Chief Executive Officer of the organization and brings a long-standing commitment to helping vulnerable and disadvantaged people. A trial lawyer for over 34 years, Jim previously served as Executive Director for two other Oklahoma nonprofits and is dedicated to creating an employee-first organization that serves our employees well so they, in turn, can serve our clients well.
Jim likes to read, write, go hiking and serves on multiple civic boards in his spare time. He also teaches a weekly Sunday school class, and above all, has a relentless passion for God, his family, and the people of Goodwill.
Jim is married to his wife of 43 years Diane. They have two children, one grandchild and one dog named Jeter named after retired Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter.
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