Address:
Kissimmee, Florida
Type Of Business:
Publishing Company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Mr. Adams' expertise is in publishing, writing, marketing and promoting bilingual children's books.
Major Product/SVS:
Children's Book Including Bilingual Books
Favorite Business Publication:
Publishers Weekly; NABE Journal; SCBWI Journal; IBPA Journal
Hobbies/Sports:
Fishing, Visiting Walt Disney World, Spending Time with his Family and Friends, Writing Poetry
Education Degrees:
Diploma, Abington Senior High School (1957)
Affiliations Awards:
Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators; Independent Book Publishers Association; North American Book Exchange
Place of Birth:
Philadelphia, PA
Industry:
Authorship and Publications
Children's Names:
Debi, Bill
Date of Distinction:
7/9/2008
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Mr. Adams would like to be remembered by his peers
as a hard working person.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Mr. Adams would like to create awareness on world peace and eradicate hunger.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Mr. Adams would like to have lunch with Mr. Benjamin Franklin, because of his varied talents and contributions to the United States of America.
Highlight of career?:
The highlights of his career were publishing his books entitled 'Hate That Thunder/Odio Ese Trueno', 'Goin To The Zoo/Vamos Al Zoologico' and 'Visiting The Farm/Visitando La Granja as fun and educational books for children.'
Charity:
Elementary School Reading Presentations
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his work ethic and love for his family.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
He became involved in his profession because of his experience in the publishing industry.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Adams has also worked for Philadelphia’s local 'Dancin’ On Air television show and the national 'Dance Party USA' television show on the USA Network. He founded, edited and published seven local newspapers in Eastern Montgomery County, Pennsylvania in 1993 and he started the business with a small Mac computer and a copier, he started his first paper in Roslyn, Pennsylvania, under his direction and promotion the business prospered each year until he owned seven newspapers with over 58,000 circulation in several suburban Philadelphia communities.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Managing Business Operations, Marketing, Writing
Education Certifications:
Industry-Related Training
Awards/Honors:
Citation Award for Dedication to Local Communities, Pennsylvania Senate and the United States House of Representatives; Business Person of the Year Award, Glenside Chamber of Commerce; Business Person of the Year Award, Warminster Chamber of Commerce; Business Person of the Year Award, Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce