New Bursar Returns Home
May 10, 2010
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New Bursar Returns Home
VALDOSTA -- After graduating from VSU with a finance degree in
1979, David Adams spent 30 years in Georgia's banking industry --
analyzing commercial credits in Albany, consulting small businesses
in Warner Robins, administering loans in Atlanta, and finally
lending real estate mortgages in Valdosta -- where he and his wife,
Peggy, met in the second grade.
The Vice President for Bank of America retired from banking in July
2009 to indulge in his hobbies of gardening and collecting antique
bottles; but by the first of the new year, the 53-year-old began to
miss aiding people with financial decisions and future plans. He
joined his alma mater March 1 as university bursar, charged with
overseeing financial holdings and student accounts.
"The staff, faculty, and administration at Valdosta State have been
fantastic. This is truly a family that works to serve the students
and the community," Adams said. "While Valdosta State has grown
tremendously since I graduated, the feel of kinship and dedication
are still here and these attributes still define this university
today. So, to return to where I started my adventure into adult
life is a blessing. Now, I can utilize my experiences and help
continue a heritage that will continue into the future for
others."
Adams is focused on updating the Bursary's policies and procedures
to increase efficiency and align with auditing standards. When he
is not helping students with financing their educations, Adams
enjoys spending time with his parents, who still live in town, and
his three children: Bryan, 23; Stephen, 19, a freshman at VSU; and
Parker, 18, a student at Valdosta High School. Peggy, who graduated
from VSU with a nursing degree in 1980, works at Eye Associates of
South Georgia in Valdosta.
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