Who We Are
Adams Industrial Properties makes up a family of service providers directed by corporate officers who know what it takes to succeed. Combining business acumen with a well-rounded vision of what it takes to be a good corporate and private citizen, they lead their highly-trained team of professionals by example. The organization is proud of the reputation it has earned for delivering quality service, but even more proud of the dedicated people who go out and earn it again every day.
Adams Industrial Properties’ steady growth over the past 30 years is a result of delivering quality industrial real estate, and by doing so, achieving tenant satisfaction and retaining long-term tenant relationships.
Our extensive experience with industrial building operations combined with a thorough understanding of a client’s needs at the onset of a project allows us to meet expectations, ensuring a quality product at a fair price delivered in a timely manner.
Aligning with our values of fairness and balance, an active partnership with tenants is maintained throughout the term of the lease, resulting in low tenant turnover. In fact, the first tenant of Adams Industrial Properties is now entering the fourth decade in partnership from their initial building through relocation and including several expansions.
Developing a facility for new industry or bringing innovative life to an existing facility, one the community can be proud of and is a source for increased local employment, is what we really enjoy.
Management Team
JIMMY ADAMS
CEO, Managing Partner
Jimmy Adams is CEO and Managing Partner of Adams Industrial Properties, marking its 120th year in business.
The company’s origins in moving and storage led to a diversification into records management, industrial storage, bonded warehousing and industrial development now totaling in excess of 1.5 million square feet. The company has twice been recognized as Georgia’s Family Business of the Year.
Jimmy Adams founded Corporate Storage in 2014 and also serves as President and CEO.
The Gainesville, GA commercial warehouse operation occupies 256,000 sq ft. for palletized goods and document storage. His experience with records and information management began when Jimmy established Adams Data Management in 1983. During his tenure, Adams Data Management grew to be the largest independent records management company in Georgia before being acquired by a national records management company in 2012.
He is a native of Gainesville, Georgia and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1983 where he received his BBA in Transportation / Physical Distribution.
Throughout his business career Jimmy has been active in improving his community and industry. He has served: as Chairman of The National Records Centers; Chairman of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce; Chairman of the Gainesville-Hall County Economic Development Council; on the boards of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, PRISM (the records management international industry association); Gainesville-Hall County Development Authority, Northeast Georgia Health Systems, and Gainesville Rotary Club.
Spence Price, CPA
CFO, Partner
Spence Price is Chief Financial Officer and Partner of Adams Industrial Properties and Corporate Storage. Headquartered in Gainesville, Georgia, Adams Industrial Properties manages 1.7 million square feet of industrial real estate. Corporate Storage operates in 250,000 square feet of warehouse space.
Responsible for all accounting and finance, human resource and IT functions of the company, Spence also plays a key role in strategic direction, planning, and implementation of the companies’ growth.
Spence graduated Magna Cum Laude from Georgia Southern University with a BBA in Accounting in 1993.
Prior to Joining Adams Industrial Properties, Spence served as Chief Financial Officer of the W.L. Norton Agency, Inc., one of North Georgia’s largest real estate and insurance companies.
Spence also held positions with Rushton and Company; a Gainesville based accounting firm, as well as Adams Howard and Banks PC in Atlanta.
Throughout his career Spence has been very involved in professional and community activities. Spence is a member of The Georgia Society of CPAs and the GSCPA Real Estate Section; Board Member of Hall County and City of Gainesville Hospital Authority; Board Member of Northeast Georgia Health System; Chairman of Northeast Georgia Health System Finance Committee.
Other past professional and community activities include: Board Member of Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce; Past Chairman of Flat Creek Baptist Church Finance Committee; Past Treasurer of Greater Buford Athletic Association; Treasurer of South Hall Rotary Club; Treasurer of Gateway House.
Christy Phillips
Controller
Christy joined Adams Industrial Properties in 2019.
Christy is responsible for daily accounting responsibilities, payroll, and Human Resources for Adams Industrial Properties and Corporate Storage.
Christy’s previous work experience includes customer service, HR, inventory and accounting management positions in manufacturing, transportation, retail and warehousing industries.
Prior to Adams Industrial Properties, Christy served as CFO of a privately owned food processing company with $280M in annual revenues.
Deanna Eden Brown
Executive Assistant & Property Management
Deanna joined the company in 1998 and serves as Executive Assistant supporting the CEO, CFO and General Manager administratively. She also serves as Property Manager of the mini storage and rental property portfolio.
Prior to joining Adams Industrial Properties, Deanna spent much of her career in the mortgage banking field serving key roles in an array of industry sectors including, origination processing, audit, loan servicing, collection and foreclosure divisions.
Deanna is a native of Gainesville, GA. She currently resides in Canton, GA, and is a licensed real estate agent where she has earned many Realtor® designations and awards.
Past professional and community activities include the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce – Leadership Hall program, where she graduated and was elected to the board for a three year term, as well as various Cherokee Association of Realtors fund raisers and awards banquet planning committee.
Jason Halferty
Director of Facilities Management
Jason Halferty joined Adams Industrial Properties in August 2010. He has over 20 years of experience in commercial construction and management.
As Director of Facilities Maintenance, Jason’s role includes directing facility functions, implementing policy and safety procedures, engaging with vendors and contractors, minimizing hazards, testing equipment and coordinating remodeling and refurbishment initiatives.
Jason served as a Field Manager from 2002-2010 with a commercial millwork company, and from 1996-2002 he managed his general contracting business.