
Adams, Chris
Park Place Technologies
Education: Master’s degree in business administration, Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University; bachelor’s degree in business administration, University of Toledo
First Job: Accountant at Néstle
Greatest Inspiration: Seeing the unity brought about by the moon landing, the civil rights movement and September 11
How I Motivate Others: Always carry their water
Most Inspiring Person: My mother and father
Proudest Moment: Becoming a father
What Keeps Me Up at Night: Failure
Important Lesson Learned: Never quit
Most Important Skill: Empathy
Hobby/Passion: My children, golfing and skiing
Bucket List: Live in Positano, Italy
Who’d Play Me in a Biopic: I would like to say Leonardo DiCaprio. However, my friends might say Joe Pesci.