Rob Adams

Rob Adams is the senior vice president of manufacturing and technical operations for American Woodmark. He joined the company in 2008 as vice president of engineering and was promoted to vice president of manufacturing and engineering in 2012. Rob was promoted to vice president of value stream operations in 2012 and today serves as senior vice president of manufacturing and technical operations, leading all aspects of operations, including manufacturing, logistics, materials, engineering and quality.

Rob received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Management from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has 30 years of progressive operations, engineering and general management experience across a variety of global corporations.

Rob challenges himself daily to be deliberate and intentional in driving the applications of technology and innovation. His typical day is spent searching for the art of what’s possible and identifying new solutions to solve problems in the disparate areas of the value stream process.

Prior to joining the company, Rob gained 20 years of operations, general management and engineering experience at Diamond Innovations (GE Superabrasives), a leading supplier of industrial diamonds, and Techneglas (Owens-Illinois), a manufacturer of glass components and resins. Rob’s leadership development is rooted in performance management and servant leadership — both of which are recognized as critical attributes of the culture within American Woodmark. As a vision-driven, values-based company, American Woodmark has afforded Rob the opportunity to positively impact the lives of many individuals, while also fostering his own personal growth.

A native of the northeast Pennsylvania, Rob, his wife and three children live in Purcellville, Virginia. Rob has always been about family and friends. He can generally be found coaching or watching his kids sporting events. He has a passion for international travel and is committed to CrossFit and fitness.