David Adames

Background

About David Adames

Senior executive with over 34 years of work experience in the municipal, provincial, association and not-for -profit sectors. Extensive experience working with and for boards of directors and municipal councils. Also have vast knowledge of the tourism industry, media relations, revenue producing operations in a government setting as well as stakeholder, community and member engagement. Joined the Niagara Parks Commission as Senior Director, Business Development in March, 2013 and became the Chief Operating Officer in 2016 and now serve as Chief Executive Officer. Previously held the position of President and CEO of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce from July, 2011 to March, 2013. Worked with the Board of Directors to implement new governance model; returned the Chamber to financial profitable position; re-branded the Chamber; re-located the Chamber offices to downtown Hamilton; hosted the Canadian Chamber of Commerce annual conference in 2012; re-positioned communications and established new collaborations. Served as Executive Director, Tourism Hamilton from May 2002 to July, 2011. Worked with 13-member Board of Directors, responsible for staff team of 14 plus contractual staff and liaise with local private sector organizations, provincial and federal agencies as well as with municipal council and media. Serve and have served on a number of Boards of Directors ( outlined in profile). Specialties: Tourism Administration Municipal Government Senior Administration Business Development Public Policy Sales and Marketing Not-for-Profit Administration Association Management