Executive Assistant to the GM
Emily Penning is in her 18th season with the Kansas City Royals and her 13th as Executive Assistant to the General Manager. In 2024, she was honored as the Royals’ Katy Feeney Leadership Award recipient, recognizing her leadership, dedication, and impactful contributions to Major League Baseball and its community.
Emily joined the Royals as Administrative Assistant to Baseball Operations in 2008 after previously working for the Atlanta Braves organization, where she served as Human Resources Coordinator from 2004-08.
Before her time with the Braves, Emily worked in the CNN Center for Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. as the Turner Temp Coordinator. Prior to moving to Atlanta, she lived in her hometown of Springfield, Ill., and gained valuable experience in roles with the Ameren Corporation and the United States Secret Service.
Emily attended Southern Illinois University and Lincoln Land Community College. She currently resides in Kansas City, Mo.