David Adams
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb announced that David J. Adams is the new commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Adams was executive director of the Indiana Public Retirement System from 2005 to 2007.
Since 2017, he has served as the chief innovation officer at the University of Cincinnati, where he is the leader of the Cincinnati Innovation District, which connects the economic engine of the university to global, mid-sized and small companies with a focus on growing, attracting and retaining talent.
Adams has experience in industry, higher education and public service.
He is a graduate of the Speed Scientific School of Engineering at the University of Louisville and has a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in industrial engineering.
Adams begins his tenure on Sept. 19. He replaces Fred Payne, who stepped down to become president and chief executive officer of the United Way of Central Indiana.
