A native of Savannah, Georgia, David Adams received his B.A. in English from Vanderbilt University and his J.D. from Emory University School of Law. Since retiring from his legal career, David has lived in the Big Ridge Community in Jackson County, where he owns property protected by a Mainspring conservation easement. David enjoys hiking, kayaking, cultivating native plants and trees, and managing his property to enhance wildlife habitat.
He currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors, is a past Chair of the Lands Committee, and is a dedicated volunteer on numerous land stewardship projects.