Dinah Adkins

Background

Adkins, Dinah was born on June 30, 1947 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Travis Blair and A. Mae (Burke) Adkins.

Education

Bachelor in English, Ohio University, 1969. Master of Arts in English, Ohio University, 1973.

Career

Staff reporter, The World, Coos Bay, Oregon, 1973-1975; staff reporter, The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1975-1978; assistant director, Public Information Office, Ohio U., Athens, 1978-1981; coordinator, Hallmark National Jigsaw Puzzle Championships, Athens, 1982-1984; consultant, Institute for Local Government Administration and Rural Development, Athens, 1982-1986; assistant to director, Ohio U. Innovation Center, Athens, 1982-1986; associate director, Ohio U. Innovation Center, Athens, 1986-1989; executive director, National Business Incubation Association, Athens, since 1988.

Achievements

• Dinah Adkins has been listed as a noteworthy association executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Director Private Industry Council, Athens, since 1983, Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center, Athens, 1988-1989. Member League of Women Voters of Athens (director 1978-1991, president 1983-1985).

Interests

• Avocations: whitewater canoeing, bicycling, skiing, gardening.

Connections

Married Creston E. Stewart, September 14, 1985.

Father:

Travis Blair Adkins

Mother:

A. Mae (Burke) Adkins

Spouse:

Creston E. Stewart