Background
Adams, John Charles was born on November 20, 1931 in E. Chicago, Indiana, United States. Son of Eber Clayton and Gertrude Mary (Lamb) Adams.
Adams, John Charles was born on November 20, 1931 in E. Chicago, Indiana, United States. Son of Eber Clayton and Gertrude Mary (Lamb) Adams.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Purdue University, 1954. Master of Business Administration, University Toledo, 1965.
Application engineer, General Electric Lamp, Cleveland, 1956-1961; commercial & industrial marketing, General Electric Lamp, Cleveland, 1965-1968; product manager, General Electric Lamp, Cleveland, 1968-1970; supervisory district engineer, General Electric Lamp, Chicago, 1961-1965; district manager, General Electric Lamp, St. Louis, 1970-1973; district manager, General Electric Lamp, Minneapolis, 1973-1988; regional manager, specifications, General Electric Lamp, Minneapolis, 1988-1991; manager, source, Cooper Industry, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, 1991-1994. Consultant Lite-Rite, Edina, Minnesota, since 1994.
Convention delegate Republican Party, Minnesota, 1982. Member Illuminating Engineering Society (regional vice president 1991-1994, section officer 1966, 72-76, lighting award 1988), Rotary.
Married Joan Carol Reed, June 10, 1961. Children: Amy, Robert, Susan.