Jacob “Jake” Adams – Director, Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs
A native of Carroll County, Jacob “Jake” Adams is a proud Indiana University graduate and a dedicated public servant. With over nine years of active-duty service in the United States Marine Corps, Jake served as an Avionics Manager and Recruiter, completing assignments around the world, including combat deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Following his military service, Jake returned to Indiana to work in the family business and, in 2014, founded Indiana Marketing Group. His passion for economic and workforce development led him to serve as the Director of Business Services for the Region 4 Workforce Board, Executive Director of Carroll County Economic Development, and a Workforce Development Consultant for Ivy Tech Community College.
Jake has dedicated his career to community service, believing that a strong community starts with its people. As the Director of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, he is committed to building trust, enhancing transparency, and ensuring Hoosier veterans receive the benefits and support they have earned.
"It is an absolute honor to not only serve our great state but, most importantly, our Hoosier veterans.”
Jake and his wife, Lora, reside in Carroll County with their four children.