General Manager and Chief Engineer, L.A. Department of Water and Power

Adams has served as general manager and chief engineer of the LADWP since 2019. He is a 36-year old veteran of the department. He led the LADWP, the nation’s largest municipal utility, during a challenging period of Covid-19 pandemic. The utility kept power and water flowing for residents and businesses while ensuring the health and safety of its essential workers and customers. A civil engineer by training, Adams is a native of Glendale and attended Loyola Marymount University. He also is chairman of the San Fernando Community Health Center and sits on a number of utility industry boards.

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