GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Bill Adams has joined the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) as its Unmanned and Autonomous Systems (UAS) Development Officer. Adams will execute strategies to support primary sector business recruitment and expansion in the aerospace sector. He will focus on unmanned and autonomous systems and associated technology development within the Grand Forks, N.D. region. He will assist in leading the EDC initiatives to foster collaboration among industry partners, provide resources and expertise to engage with stakeholders, and capitalize on new opportunities for industry development.
“I am honored to join the EDC team to develop and grow the economic opportunities for UAS and UAS-related technologies in the Grand Forks region. The nation’s leaders in UAS are part of the Grand Forks UAS ecosystem and I am excited to join them as we work together to develop the industry,” said Adams.
EDC President & CEO Keith Lund said, “Our team is delighted to have Bill on staff. His previous experiences, education, and personability will allow him to easily adapt and excel in his role and immediately impact the expanding UAS sector and associated technology business in the region.”
Adams recently graduated from the University of North Dakota in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics in Unmanned Aircraft Systems with Aviation Safety emphasis and a UAS minor and previously received an Associate of Business from the University of Minnesota. He previously worked as an account executive at UPS and owned real estate and fitness businesses. Adams moved to Grand Forks from Minneapolis knowing that it is the best place to be for UAS.
The Grand Forks Region EDC works collaboratively to foster an environment that attracts innovative people and business investment to Grand Forks County and the surrounding region, enhancing economic vitality for long-term prosperity and growth.
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