1. John D. Adams
4000 S. Sheldon Rd. ♦ Canton Twp., MI. 48188
9114 Cascada Way. ♦ Naples, FL 34114 ♦ (734) 320-4218
johndadams4000@gmail.com
Objective: Obtain an executive level position
Qualifications Summary
Administrator, Manager and Leader in both Public and Private sectors.
Provides strategic and visionary leadership. Works well under pressure, adapts to
unanticipated challenges and successfully demonstrates the ability to learn quickly.
Innovative and tenacious leader with a proven history of accomplishments. Excellent
interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills with the ability to build trust and
rapport. Ability to smoothly manage complex and conflicting needs in a dynamic
environment. Excels at taking other’s perspectives while maintaining the broader picture
to reach a successful conclusion.
Key Qualifications
Strong Leadership Skills ♦ Eager to Learn ♦ Collaborator ♦ Public Relations
Pre-Planning & Project Management ♦ Team Building ♦Collective Bargaining
Developer of Policies & Procedures ♦ OSHA Compliance ♦ Program Development
Budget Management ♦ Risk Management Prevention ♦ Investigation Strategies
Health & Safety Education Programs ♦ Ordinance Enforcement ♦ Inspections
Grant Writing ♦ Fundraising ♦ Teaching ♦ Residential Building

2. Professional Experience
2014 – Present ♦ President of Claddaugh Consulting LLC.
2016 ♦ Contracted as Parks & Recreation Director City of Westland
2014 - 2016 ♦ Contracted as C.O.O. for Inkster’s Fire Department
City of Westland Department of Fire
2011 - 2014 ♦ Assistant Chief - Fire Marshal (also includes the City of Wayne)
2011 - 2011 ♦ Battalion Chief
2005 - 2011 ♦ Captain
2000 - 2005 ♦ Sergeant
1993 - 2000 ♦ Firefighter
1995 - 1998 ♦ Western Wayne County Hazardous Materials Response Team
President/Board Member – City of Westland Housing Commission
Appointment 2011 to 2014
Facility/ Program Manager – 2012 to 2014
City of Westland Passport Acceptance Facility
Accomplishments
♦ Awarded a $1,819,000.00 S.A.F.E.R. grant in 2015
♦ Awarded a $2,250,000.00 neighbor stabilization grant in 2015
♦ Awarded $150,000.00 for infrastructure repair grant in 2014
♦ Revived an expiring $800.000.00 FEMA grant in 2014
♦ Awarded a $348,000.00 State C-Gap grant in 2013
♦ Created a vacant home ordinance that generated $40,000.00 a year of revenue
for the City of Wayne annually in 2012.
♦ Fire Officer of the Year 2008
♦ Michael J Reddy Paramedic of the Year 2009 and 2010
♦ Developed and managed an electronic response system to citizen’s concerns
♦ Developed a monthly fire update news broadcast
♦ Wrote, produced, and performed in numerous public service announcements
♦ Created, developed, and implemented the Westland Resident Medical Data
File program.
♦ Implemented a program with local businesses to create Emergency Response
plans
♦ Acquired donations for a mobile fire safety training trailer for community
events and school trainings

3. Formal Education
MS, Concordia University, Organizational Leadership and Administration
GPA 3.85, April, 2008
BA, Concordia University, Business Administration
Distinguished Scholar Award 2006
GPA 3.74, February, 2007
Certifications
State of Michigan Licensed Paramedic
IAAI Certified Fire Investigator NFPA Certified Inspector
Professional Training
Staff and Command, EMU; Fire Fighter I & II Fire Officer I, II, III; NIMS 100, 200, 300,
400, 700, 800; NFA Incident Command; 28th Fire Investigation II; Fire Inspector II;
18th Vehicle Fire Investigation; Modular & Mobile Home Fire Investigation; Fire
Pattern Recognition & Identification; Motor Vehicle Theft & Fire Investigation; 51st
Fire Investigation I; NFPA 1033-2003 Fire Investigator; Fire Chemistry of Hazard
Materials
Professional Experience
1995 - 2000 Training Instructor OSHA Institute, Eastern Michigan
University ♦ Ypsilanti, MI
Developed curriculum and taught HAZWOPER, Confined Spaces,
Rescue from Heights, and other Health and Safety classes.
2005 - 2010 Training Instructor American Red Cross ♦ Southeastern, MI
Taught CPR/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer,
Work Place Trainer, and layperson

4. Professional Associations
Fire Chief’s Association of Michigan
International Association of Arson Investigators
Michigan Chapter
National Fire Protection Association
Insurance Association Special Investigative Unit
Knights of Columbus, Fr. Daniel A. Lord Council 3959, 2012 - present
Westland Goodfellow’s President, 2005 - present
Fundraising in excess of $95K annually to assist needy families
Westland Firefighters Public Awareness Committee, President, 2005 - 2014
Involved in fundraising and community education for children
Westland Lions Club, 1994 - present
Southeastern Michigan Fire Inspectors Society, Secretary, 2008 - 2010
Metropolitan Detroit Fire Inspectors Society, Secretary/Treasurer, 2005 - 2010
Lakes Area Hawks Youth Football Coach, Commerce MI, 2003 - 2008
Championship team 2005
Military
1991 to 1993 Drill Sergeant ♦ U. S. Army Reserve ♦ Southfield, MI
Trained soldiers during their initial phase of military service
Top Drill Sergeant Award
1986 to 1991 Sergeant/Squad Leader ♦ U.S. Army ♦ Ft. Carson, CO &
Baumholder, Germany
Supervised four soldiers and equipment valued at $800K in the
mechanized infantry
Received Distinguished Non-Commissioned Officer for the 8th
Infantry Division

5. References
John D. Adams
Robert Kosowski
State Representative 16th District
734-776-0564
robertkosowski@house.mi.gov
Jim Godbout
Council President
City of Westland
734-467-3191
jgodbout@ci.westland.mi.us
William R. Wild
Mayor City of Westland
734-467-3200
mayor@cityofwestland.com