About the Author

John Wendell Adams is currently President of AMS Strategic Solutions.  He is also the author of Betrayal, an exciting novel set in a business context.  Set in Chicago, Betrayal is a suspenseful and intriguing page-turner for anyone who has ever been betrayed in the workplace, a love relationship, or in a family.  In addition, John previously published a motivational series for men called “A Man's Story.” 

With more than 25 years of experience in management, marketing, and sales, John has held a number of Senior Leadership positions with a number of firms including Aragon Consulting Group, Berclain, MTC, CDI-IT, and IBM.  His assignments have included both domestic and international. 

Over the years, John has lent his expertise to a number of companies including Kraft, Baxter, Owens-Illinois, Abbott, Edward Jones, Hospira, Wells Fargo, MasterCard, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois, CNO, State Farm, C.N.A. Insurance, Liquid Carbonic, State Farm, Horace Mann, and Allstate.

With two advanced degrees in business and management development, John has developed and provided expertise in the following areas:

Strategic/Tactical Planning, Industry Indicators/Application Solutions Development, Sales and Business Process Development, Marketing and Sales Program Development, New Products/Services Development, Information Systems/Information Technology Expertise, Marketing Planning, Best-in-Class Team Development, Creating High Potential and Succession Planning Strategies, and Organizational Development. 

In addition, he has held a number of seminars and speaking engagements across the country.  He and his wife, Grace, have five children and live in Skokie, Illinois.    

John Wendell Adams