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Century Strong: Adams Inc’s Journey

About This Episode

Tim Hager, President and Owner of Adams, Inc., reflects on his journey from mowing lawns at age 10 to leading a company that has thrived for over a century. He shares how Adams, Inc. has evolved through the years, the importance of core values like trust and transparency, and the dedication of a team that has built a strong foundation for future growth.

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Century Strong: Adams Inc’s Journey

In this episode, Katie Richards chats with Tim Hager, President and Owner of Adams, Inc., headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota. Adams, Inc. is celebrating an incredible milestone — 100 years in business — and Tim shares what it means to carry that legacy forward while preparing for the next century. From a team of six making a lasting impact, to celebrating a century of success, this conversation highlights the strength of values-driven leadership and the future of material handling.

Key Topics Discussed
  • The history of Adams, Inc. and how the company has evolved over the years
  • Tim’s personal journey in and out of the material handling industry
  • The company’s core values of trust, honesty, and transparency
  • Lessons learned from navigating permitting challenges and customer relationships
  • Advice that has shaped his leadership style
  • What’s next for Adams, Inc. as they look to grow and expand their reach
About Tim Hager

Tim Hager is the President and Owner of Adams, Inc., a Fargo, North Dakota–based material handling company celebrating over 100 years in business. With a career that has spanned emergency services, construction, and project management before returning to the family business, Tim brings a unique perspective to leadership in the material handling industry. Under his guidance, Adams, Inc. continues to thrive by staying true to its core values of trust, honesty, and transparency, while focusing on building long-term customer relationships and preparing for the next century of success.

About the Member Minutes Podcast

Katie Richards is MHEDA’s Membership and Advocacy Manager, dedicated to fostering strong connections within the material handling industry. With a background in member engagement and industry advocacy, Katie brings insightful conversations to Member Minutes, where she highlights the journeys, expertise, and contributions of members. Through engaging interviews, she provides valuable perspectives on leadership, business growth, and industry trends. Member Minutes offers a platform for members to share their stories, connect with peers, and stay informed on key topics shaping the material handling industry.

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Gene Marks

CPA, National Business Columnist, Author & Speaker

Gene Marks is a past columnist for both The New York Times and The Washington Post. Gene now writes regularly for The Hill, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Washington Times, and The Guardian. Gene is a best-selling author and has written 5 books on business management. Gene appears on Fox Business, MSNBC, as well as CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor and SiriusXM’s Wharton Business Channel where he talks about the financial, economic and technology issues that affect business leaders today. Gene helps business owners, executives and managers understand the political, economic and technological trends that will affect their companies and provides actionable insights.

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