State Representative Richard N. Adams
Adams Announces Retirement
Friday, December 6, 2013

Richard N. Adams Ph.D., State Representative, 80th District announced his retirement today at a news conference at the Miami County Safety Building in Troy. His retirement will be effective January 1, 2015 at the conclusion of his current term.

Representative Adams expressed his appreciation to the citizens of Miami and Darke Counties for their support and the opportunity to serve them in Columbus as their state representative.

Dr. Adams is serving his third term as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He served two terms as Miami County Commissioner and two terms as a member of the Miami County Board of Elections.

Adams was the founding superintendent of the Upper Valley Career Center. Prior to moving to Concord Township in Miami County he was Vice President of Clark State Community College preceded by serving as a member of the teaching faculty at Northwestern High School (both located in Clark County).

While serving in the state legislature he was a member of several committees including Agriculture & Natural Resources, Commerce, Labor & Technology, State Government & Elections, Health & Aging, Public Pension Reform, and Health & Human Resources. He currently serves on Finance & Appropriations, Transportation Appropriations, State & Local Government and is Chairman of the Financial Institutions, Housing & Urban Development Committee.

Dr. Adams has a long and distinguished record of public service to his community. He believes and practices the concept of being a hard working volunteer for organizations serving people.

Dr. Adams was reared on a dairy farm and was active in FFA and 4-H. The money saved from his work on the farm helped him as he worked his way through college. He received a bachelor of science degree in Agriculture Education from The Ohio State University. He taught agriculture at the high school, adult education and college levels.

While working full time he completed his Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees at The Ohio State University. Representative Adams has served Miami County in several capacities:

Miami County Republican MenÕs Club (Past President)

Miami County Republican Central Committee (Chairman)

Edison Community College Board of Trustees (18 years)

Past Chairman, the National Association of Community College Trustees Board

Past President, Ohio Association of Community Colleges

Member, American Association of Community Colleges Board of Directors

Member, Unity National Bank Board of Directors

Past President Miami County Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities Board

Past President Piqua Area United Fund

Past Chairman Troy Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Past President, Brukner Nature Center

Past President Tri-County Mental Health Board

Past President Clear Creek Farm Board of Directors

Past President Miami County Foundation

Past President Piqua Rotary and Rotary Distri Gct Governor

He has been recognized for his community service and his professional success.

Distinguished Alumni, The Ohio State University College of Agriculture

Vocational Administrator of the year, the Ohio Vocational Association

Community Service Award, Troy Jaycees

Alumni Citizenship Award for service to humanity by The Ohio State University

Richard N. Adams Educational Service Award (named in his honor by the Ohio Association of Community Colleges)

Distinguished Citizen Award, The Troy Chamber of Commerce

Fairlawn School District Hall of Honor (Dr. Adams received his high school diploma at Fairlawn High School)

Received Maureen Grady Award for Special Achievement from Ohio Association of Community Colleges

Received Watchdog of the Treasury from United Conservatives of Ohio (2010, 2012)

Received Defender of Liberty Award Ffrom American Conservative Union (2011)

Received Friend of Agriculture from Ohio Farm Bureau (2008,2012)

He has co-authored a book "Making a Difference on Your Board and in Your Community"

Dr. Adams indicated he would be continuing his work as a member of the Unity National Bank Board of Directors, a member of the Miami County Foundation Board of Directors, Chairman of the Miami County Republican Central Committee and renew his activity as a member of the Piqua Rotary Club.

During the final year of his work as state representative Dr. Adams will continue concentrating on those legislative activities that are important to the citizens he represents.

Representative Adams and his wife Sandy, a registered nurse, will continue to reside in Concord township. They have three adult children, Julie, Rick and Christian.