My name is Brooke James, I am 26 years old, and I was born and raised in LaGrange, GA. I graduated from Troup High School in 2016. After high school, I started my college journey at the University of West Georgia to study business management. After graduating college in 2020, I got married to my high school sweetheart Cameron James and started working as a purchasing specialist for Hyundai Transys. In my free time I am hanging out with my black lab Railee, doing home renovation projects with my husband, and building memories with my family.
About Brooke James
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My parents Glen and Sandi Robinson moved to Georgia in 1995 (two years before I was born) Since we left our California family behind, my brother Brent and my parents were the family members I spent the most time with growing up. Our Georgia family has grown tremendously over the past few years. My husband’s family and my brother’s wife’s family play a huge role in our lives today. Cameron and I hosted Thanksgiving at our house this year and we had so much fun getting everyone together.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am a Purchasing Specialist for Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain. I love being able to work for a company that takes such good care of its employees and makes me feel like I am a part of a work family.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Listen and love. Let everything you say or do spark interest for people to get closer to Jesus. When you make mistakes in life, recognize it and face it with grace. Be kind to yourself and others.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Living out my faith more, being a mom, growing in my career, discovering more of my purpose.
Brooke James & Our Community
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Venucci’s and Fat Daddy’s
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
26 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
I am a Coach Pauley fan for life!! Mike Pauley’s energy and passion for people is unmatched. It doesn’t matter how much time has passed, the moment you see him it is instant love and laughs. He has always inspired me and he lives out the love Jesus has for others. He is an incredible leader and light for our community.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
RIP to Cisco’s…. That place was my LIFE growing up. I am super thankful for Los Napoles though.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love that LaGrange has The Thread to walk around and Local Groundz for a coffee stop and dog friendly environment. I also love the Maker and Merchant store in the LaGrange Mall that supports small business owners and has the cutest finds. TJ Maxx is my #1 favorite addition to LaGrange if you’re ever looking for me I am most likely there.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Jesus Christ. We would have to have a picnic at West Point Lake so I could tell Him thank you for all he has created.
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Elf 1000000%
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
A lot of people tell me I’m quiet or shy. I used to hate that, but now it’s my superpower. I love listening to others and seeing different perspectives from people. I also love photography and videography.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Jesus and my husband
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My husband Cameron James. He wakes up every single day with the biggest love for life and he treats every single day like it is the best day of his life and it inspires me to be more grateful and motivated. Even through the hardest days he spins any situation to something with a positive light.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Safe, Open, Love
