Ryan Adams

Category	Information
Quesnel Background	Adams states that he made Quesnel his home approximately 10 years ago and has since built his career and community involvement here.
Community Futures North Cariboo	Currently General Manager of Community Futures North Cariboo. He was hired as a Business Analyst in 2018 and later became General Manager.
Barkerville Heritage Trust	Worked in senior management with the Barkerville Heritage Trust. Records confirm that he was hired as Chief Financial Officer and subsequently became Finance, Human Relations and Projects Manager.
Quesnel Community Foundation	Serves as Volunteer Treasurer of the Quesnel Community Foundation. The Foundation’s 2025 Annual Report records his joining the board as Treasurer.
Nazko Economic Development	Adams states that he currently serves as Interim CEO of Nazko Economic Development. This position was identified in his September 2026 candidate statement; the research completed for this profile had not independently confirmed the appointment.
Agriculture	Has documented involvement with the agricultural sector. In 2019, while representing Community Futures, he spoke to the Kersley Farmers’ Institute about assistance available to agricultural producers. Adams describes his professional background as including agricultural finance.
Not-for-Profit Management	Adams states that he has spent more than 15 years in management roles in the not-for-profit sector, including work with the YMCA of Okanagan, Barkerville Heritage Trust and Community Futures North Cariboo.
Banking	Adams states that he spent three years with the Bank of Montreal before returning to work focused on community service.
2026 Quesnel Election	Candidate for Quesnel City Council in 2026. His campaign positions can be presented separately from this background profile.