Chad Adams

Transportation Division Vice President

Chadrick J. Adams, born September 30, 1971, began his railroad career in 1997 on the BNSF railroad. He was promoted to engineer in 2002.

A member of Local 331 in Temple, Texas, Adams became interested in becoming a union officer early in his career. He has served as a vice president in his local as well as local chairman, delegate and secretary/treasurer. Adams was elected as general chairperson of General Committee GO 393 in 2011.

In 2013 he became alternate to the executive board, and was further elevated to alternate vice president. In 2014, Adams was elected by delegates to the position of alternate vice president. He was elected vice president at the Second Transportation Division Convention in 2019.

Adams and his wife, Tonja, reside in Belton, Texas.