MuniServices has recruited Thomas Adams, a longtime employee of California municipalities, as its newest business development executive. 

Adams, immediate past economic development director for the City of San Rafael, will be a liaison between MuniServices and municipalities, connecting with new clients and building upon relationships with existing ones.

“I am fascinated by what makes cities similar to and different from each other, and I can’t wait to use MuniServices’ resources to learn what makes them tick from the perspective of revenue,” said Adams. “MuniServices has been building technology for the future: technology that considers the shrinking budgets that local governments must overcome to better serve their communities. I am honored to join the team.”

Adams will connect with cities throughout California to understand their standing, identify revenue streams and introduce technology solutions that can increase their revenue.

“We are thrilled to welcome Tom,” said Doug Jensen, senior vice president for MuniServices. “He has a deep appreciation of revenue models and understanding of the strife’s of local governments. I am confident in his ability to strengthen ties with the cities that MuniServices serves.”

Having worked in every department with the exception of public safety, Adams’ career spans the breadth of local government. Approximately 10 years of conducting quarterly sales tax audits ignited his fascination with the field.

Before joining MuniServices, the nation’s leading provider of local government revenue enhancement, Adams helped revitalize San Rafael’s downtown as the City’s economic development coordinator. He contributed to planning, public outreach, pre-development analysis, site selection assistance, recruitment and retention efforts to fill vacant building spaces and drive business to the community. As a senior management analyst for the City of Novato, he managed city-owned real estate assets and worked on redevelopment projects.

Adams, who began his career in municipal government as special assistant to the director for the City and County of San Francisco, also served the City of La Canada Flintridge as a management analyst. He holds a B.A. in history from the University of California, Berkeley, and and an M.P.A. in public administration from the University of Texas, Austin.

Collectively, his knowledge and experience in local government will contribute to his work at MuniServices.

“I am eager to learn about our clients’ concerns and needs,” continued Adams. “Every city is different, but with MuniServices’ range of services, we are certain to provide the right solutions and have a positive impact.”