Member Spotlight – Ramona Adams
A true “type A” with passion about life, people and entertainment, Ramona Adams grew up in Carmel, IN with her brother and parents citing a true Midwest upbringing.
She attended Carmel High School and went to college at University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
She feels her parents are the people that influenced her the most in life and enjoys spending time with them today.
As a career woman, her path has taken her to several different positions – notable locations such as the Indianapolis Star, Pacers and she is currently in private dining sales for the downtown Ruth’s Chris Steak House location. She loves working and interacting with people who enjoy fine dining, wines and culinary excellence which is why the position at Ruth’s Chris is a perfect fit for her. In our discussion, she noted that her father became a personal chef after a career in Medical Technology and that cooking is a big part of their family. They don’t do anything simply when it comes to food and family gatherings!
She came to Rotary after several friends recommended the downtown club as a great place to be involved. And after one meeting, she recognized several people she knew, became enamored with our group and knew immediately it was the place she wanted to spend her time giving back. She is chair of the Social Committee, is a member of the Membership Committee, Co-chairs the Riley Event, is overseeing the Centennial Gala Committee for 2012.
She and her husband John, a freelance writer and marketing researcher, live in Indianapolis and have been married for five years after a longer courtship. Although they don’t have children, they are “thinking about a dog”. They love to travel and hike and they are definitely “word” people as they enjoy games like Scrabble as well as crossword puzzles that they can do together. She has a goal of making sure she visits all fifty states along the way. Her hobbies include working out, scrapbooking and entertaining! She and John would love to live downtown at some point.
When asked about her favorite quote she cited a bumper sticker that she has seen several times – MEAN PEOPLE SUCK. She feels that life is too short to spend it being mean, sad or unhappy!
Her words to live by are to “Live in the moment and don’t put life off!”
Written by Dene Dresch Nidiffer
