Gregg Adams began his professional career in the United States Navy, where he held a top-secret SIOP clearance and served in intelligence communications at The Pentagon. Upon completion of his service, Gregg embarked on a successful Information Technology career, holding executive positions with Key Bank, Wells Fargo, Franklin Templeton, Sun Trust, and Kaiser Permanente, where as IT director, he also acted as the Information Technology corporate communications liaison.
Gregg finally left the corporate world to concentrate on artistic and philanthropic pursuits. He joined 2-time Grammy award winning band Arrested Development as business affairs manager, generating substantial increases in revenue and visibility for the band. Gregg was successful in negotiating collaborative efforts between Arrested Development and several emerging and established artists, including The John Butler Trio, Matisyahu and Robert Randolph and the Family Band. He forged relationships with the Atlanta Braves, Phoenix Suns, and Clear Channel Communications. During his tenure with Arrested Development Gregg coordinated the band’s philanthropic efforts, including two concerts and a video in support of Barak Obama’s presidential campaign, a concert for Hosea Feed the Hungry, and a solo performance and lecture with Arrested Development front man Speech Thomas for the Atlanta Public Schools. He now enjoys an ongoing relationship with Arrested Development and remains active in facilitating the careers of several of the band’s associates.
In 2008, Gregg, along with his wife and partner Wendy, founded 2 Fat Farmers Productions, a production company committed to creating personalized entertainment and training options for corporate and private customers. As president and CEO of 2 Fat Farmers,Gregg is responsible for the direction of communications, marketing and public relations.
Gregg spends his leisure time as a freelance writer, lending his writing and editing expertise to an award-winning publisher of children’s fiction, non-fiction, and educational books. He is also a guest writer for a music industry blog and contributing lyricist for a variety of songwriters.
Wendy Adams is Vice President and co-founder of 2 Fat Farmers Productions, with responsibility for new business development and theatrical productions. A versatile, respected actor who has performed throughout the United States, Ms. Adams received her BFA from the University of Illinois and has studied with several well-known institutions, including The Second City and Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
As a writer, producer and director Ms. Adams has authored a variety of custom entertainment events for corporate clients, including the well-received annual marketing event, “A Dolce Wedding” for Dolce Resorts. As part of her responsibilities, Ms. Adams has developed content for executive presentations, marketing collateral, press releases, business plans, trade agreements, and web media.
As an educator, Ms. Adams has worked as a Paraprofessional for special needs children and English Language Learners, taught a variety of children’s theatre programs and was an active participant in a corporate education program for Kaiser Permanente.
Ms. Adams volunteers her time to educational institutions, helping to improve literacy and student test scores. She has held executive positions on several PTA and PTO boards, and served for many years as a Girl Scout leader.
Gregg and Wendy live in Fort Collins, CO with daughter Gretchen and a wonderful community of talented artists!
