William S. Adams

Background

Adams, William S. was born on November 7, 1953 in Salisbury, North Carolina, United States. Son of William S. and Martha V. (Smith) Adams.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, U. Georgia, 1976; postgraduate, Georgia State University, 1977-1978.

Career

Member of staff industry committee, Georgia House of Representatives, 1976-1979; press secretary to Republican Charles Hatcher, Georgia, 1980-1984; manager editorial and legislation services, Cook-Ruef Public Affairs, Inc., 1984-1986; deputy press secretary to Senator Sam Nunn, Georgia, 1987-1988; press secretary to Senator Alan Dixon, Illinois, 1988-1992; press secretary to Senator Terry Sanford, North Carolina, 1992; press secretary, Senate Committee Judiciary, Washington, 1993-1994; associate director Office Public Affairs, director Office Public Information, Department Transportation, Washington, since 1994.

Achievements

• William S. Adams has been listed as a noteworthy Federal official by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Jill Griffin, December 14, 1985. 2 children.

Father:

William S. Adams

Mother:

Martha V. (Smith) Adams

Spouse:

Jill Griffin