Katherine Emery

Professional Impact

Katherine Emery’s impact reaches far beyond the workplace, supporting the hundreds of people served by John F. Murphy Homes (JFM). As Human Resources Director, she supports the employees who provide care and services to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. After beginning her HR career at JFM, Katherine spent nearly a decade at Walmart’s Lewiston Distribution Center, advancing to Human Resources Manager before returning to JFM as director in 2023. Since then, she has helped modernize HR policies, improve systems and processes, strengthen employee benefits, and support leadership development. For Katherine, success means creating a workplace where employees feel supported and empowered to make a difference in the lives of others.

Personal Passions

Outside of work, Katherine enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and exploring Maine on ATV trails. She loves discovering scenic routes, small towns, and hidden gems along the way. A passionate softball fan, she enjoys cheering at high school games and watching college softball, with attending the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City on her bucket list. She is also a proud cat mom who loves spending time with her cats. Whether she is traveling, exploring the outdoors, or relaxing at home, Katherine enjoys making memories and embracing new adventures.

Love for Androscoggin

Katherine encourages newcomers to explore Lewiston-Auburn’s locally owned restaurants, shops, and businesses, as well as community events like the Great Falls Balloon Festival and Dempsey Challenge. Having spent much of her career in the area, she values the relationships she has built and the way community members show up for one another. From supporting small businesses to rallying around local causes, she believes Androscoggin County’s greatest strength is its people. For Katherine, the region offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships, grow professionally, get involved, and feel truly connected to the community.