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Dirk Adams
Born1951 (age 74–75)
Lynch, Nebraska, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Texas at Austin (BS)
Harvard Law School (JD)
OccupationsBanker, rancher
Political party
Democratic
Dirk Adams
Born1951 (age 74–75)
Lynch, Nebraska, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Texas at Austin (BS)
Harvard Law School (JD)
OccupationsBanker, rancher
Political party
Democratic

Dirk Adams (born 1951) is an American banker, rancher, and former political candidate in Montana. He previously held executive roles in the banking industry and was a candidate for the United States Senate in 2014.

Early life and education

Adams was born in Lynch, Nebraska.[1] He grew up in Texas and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas at Austin.[2] He later received a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 1976.[2]

Banking career

After practicing law in New York City, Adams entered the banking industry.[3]

From 1987 to 2000, he worked for Golden West Financial Corporation and its subsidiary World Savings Bank in Oakland, California, serving as executive vice president.[3]

He later held senior positions at the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco and First Federal Bank of California.[3]

In 2004, Adams became chairman and chief executive officer of Home Savings Bancorp.[3] He served in that role until 2012. He later served as president of Guaranteed Home Mortgage Company.[4]

Ranching

In 1984, Adams purchased a ranch in Wilsall, Montana, where he has operated cattle ranching operations.[3]

Political activities

In 2014, Adams ran in the Democratic primary for the United States Senate seat vacated by Senator Max Baucus.[5] He was not nominated.

In 2016, he ran for the Montana House of Representatives in District 59.[6] He was defeated in the general election.

References

  1. ^ "Dirk Adams Biography". Vote Smart.
  2. ^ a b "Dirk Adams Biography". Vote Smart.
  3. ^ a b c d e Sherman, Jake (September 2013). "Banker-rancher enters Montana Senate race". Politico.
  4. ^ "GHMC Names Adams President". Mortgage Daily. April 2012.
  5. ^ "Adams Announces U.S. Senate Run". KFBB MontanaRightNow. August 2013.
  6. ^ "Montana House District 59". Ballotpedia.

Category:1951 births Category:Living people Category:American bankers Category:American ranchers Category:Montana Democrats Category:Harvard Law School alumni Category:University of Texas at Austin alumni

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