A Letter to the Editor from Desmund Adams

Before I ask for your support (and your vote) it’s fair that you know something about me.  I was raised in a Chicago suburb where I, much to my parent’s disappointment, dropped out of high school.  I went on to get a GED from Job Corps in Kentucky. I am eternally grateful for that program. 

My life brought me to Iowa where I entered Drake University and received an undergraduate degree and then attained my law degree. You’ll hear me talk about going from a “GED to a JD” when I speak.

I’m a small business owner, a compassionate Christian, who is intellectually curious and I seek the truth in everything.  I am a life-long learner.  I believe in working hard, my background proves it, and I believe a good friend needs to be a good listener.

Among all of my accomplishments my greatest is being a husband and father.  My wife, Dr. Shondalette Adams and I work hard to raise sons Khalil and Solomon.  As parents we have the upmost trust in the future and we believe, with all our fiber, we are ultimately responsible for giving our children guidance, love and respect.

Below are some other things I’d like you to know. I am a:

• Recipient of the Iowa House of Representatives Certificate of Achievement in 2009 for Business & Civic Leadership
• Small Business Owner – ADAMSDOUGLAS, Executive Search – Clive - 2005 – Present
• Graduate of Drake University Law School
• Licensed Iowa Teacher
• Board Member - Mercy College of Health Sciences
• Member - The Greater Des Moines Partnership
• Member - The Greater Des Moines Committee  

So, there you have it; a brief snapshot of who I am. I hope it’s enough to cause you to dig deeper, get to know us and our campaign based on being inclusive to all the voters in District 22. I would appreciate your support as we move forward to victory in November.