Mr. Farris’s dedication to public service and ability to navigate complex legislative processes have made him a respected figure in his field.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, October 15, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Adam E. Farris has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Farris is a distinguished professional renowned for his expertise in national security and international trade. In 2024, he joined Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) as the director of international trade and supply chains. In this role, he advises on matters related to U.S. trade and the impact on Toyota’s global supply of goods and services.
In addition to his responsibilities at TMNA, Mr. Farris is an adjunct professor at George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management, where he shares his extensive knowledge of legislation and the inner workings of international trade policymaking with aspiring professionals.
Prior to his joining Toyota, Mr. Farris was chief of staff in the U.S. Senate and also served as a legislative director in the U.S. House of Representatives. From 2012 through 2019, he worked for his home state member of Congress as a foreign policy advisor. Mr. Farris’s extensive government experience also includes serving as deputy assistant secretary for Senate affairs with the U.S. Department of State from 2020 to 2021.
In preparation for his career, Mr. Farris received a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and marketing with a focus in Arabic, French, and Chinese languages from the University of Oklahoma. He also received a master’s degree in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Mr. Farris attributes much of his success to “learned experience” – in other words, he says, taking away and applying important lessons from many, many mistakes. He often tells his students and staff that having great ideas is not enough; it’s just as important to develop relationships and build coalitions to move an idea from concept to reality, and that doesn’t happen without having a strong sense of integrity as well as an inherent respect for people with different viewpoints. These philosophies have guided Mr. Farris throughout his career, paving a path toward increasingly significant positions of leadership.
Mr. Farris’s dedication to public service and ability to navigate complex legislative processes have made him a respected figure in his field. His achievements reflect a deep commitment to improving national security and fostering bipartisan cooperation on critical issues affecting critical U.S. interests.
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