Background
Adams, Augustus Ethridge was born on October 1, 1931 in Columbus, Georgia, United States. Son of Augustus E. and Mary Lee (Tyson) Adams.
Adams, Augustus Ethridge was born on October 1, 1931 in Columbus, Georgia, United States. Son of Augustus E. and Mary Lee (Tyson) Adams.
Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, 1952. Bachelor, Auburn University, 1952. Diploma, Northwestern University, 1978.
Vice-president finance Firestone Argentina, Buenos Aires, 1964-1969, Firestone Brazil, Sao Paulo, 1969-1971. Assistant to president Firestone International Co, Akron, Ohio, 1971-1973. President, managing director Firestone Venezuela, Valencia, 1973-1974, Firestone Argentiana, Buenos Aires, 1974-1975, Firestone Australia, Sydney, 1975-1976.
Vice president Latin American Firestone Internat.Co., Akron, 1976-1980. President, chief executive officer General Tire Canada Ltd., Barrie, Ontario, 1980-1986, director, 1982-1986. Vice president, area director Latin American General Tire International Company, since 1984.
Board directors General Popo, S.A. Mexico, Ecuador Rubber Company, General Tire and Rubber Company, S.A., General Tire Sales Company, Virgin Islands.
Board directors Lincoln School, Buenos Aires, 1974-1975. Board directors American School, Valencia, 1973-1974. Associate Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1976.
Served with United States Army, 1954-1956. Member Rubber Manufacturers Association (board directors Toronto 1980-1986, board directors Argentina 1974-1975, president Venezuela 1974), American Management Association, National Foreign Trade Council, American Chamber of Commerce, Confederate Memorial Literature Society, United Sons Confederate Veterans, Military Order Stars and Bars, Delta Sigma Pi Clubs: Kempenfeldt Bay Yacht (Barrie). Chalputepec Golf (Mexico).
Married Patricia Ann Pointer, July 12, 1954. Children: Deborah, Elizabeth, A.E. III, Peter, Lauralee.