The Carroll County Economic Development Corp. announced Tuesday the hiring of Jake Adams as its new executive director. Adams has most recently served as North Central Indiana Workforce consultant within Ivy Tech Community College.
“It is certainly a dream come true,” stated Adams. “I have been able to participate in some amazing work for the college and the state during my tenure, and I am confident that we will accomplish many more goals right here in Carroll County.”
According to Bret Rinehart, Carroll County EDC Board President, “Adams brings an extensive knowledge of workforce and economic development with him and has a successful track record of leadership throughout the region. We look forward to having him work with the Board of Directors in 2021 and to the new energy he will bring to the organization”
Steve Eberly, executive director of Hoosiers for Renewables, had this to say about Adams’ hiring, “As a former member of the economic development community, I am so pleased for Carroll County, and frankly for Indiana, to welcome Jake Adams as the new executive director of Economic Development for Carroll County.”
The hiring of Adams also caught the attention of State Senator Stacey Donato (R-District 18) who stated, “Having worked with Jake over the last few years, I am confident his hiring will be a great asset to communities across Carroll County. Now more than ever we must work to advance economic initiatives to combat the negative impact COVID-19 has had on our district and across much of Indiana. As a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce and Technology, I look forward to working with Jake to further economic interests in our part of the state.”
Adams, a resident of Flora, is married to the former Lora Hanaway. They are the parents of four children. He starts his new position Jan. 18.
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