Adam J. Martinez
At Large (D)
adam.martinez@toledo.oh.gov
Committees Served:
Neighborhoods, Community Development & Health - Chair
Economic Development - Vice Chair
Youth, Parks, Recreation & Community Relations
Zoning & Planning
Human Resource, Information Technology & Finance (Alt.)
Adam is a graduate of St. John's Jesuit High school, class of 1997 and a Lourdes Alumnus. While at Lourdes College, Adam studied International Business and went on to pursue a Master of Organizational Leadership from the same institution. Currently, Adam is working on his second Masters degree in Urban Planning, Design, and Development from Cleveland State University.
As a young professional, Adam had the honor of being the youngest person to run a non-profit community development corporation (Viva South Toledo, CDC) in the state of Ohio. With the Leadership of Neighborhood Housing Services Executive Director William Farnsel and the support of Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC) and other partners, Adam was able to help bring over 3 million dollars of new real estate development and create safe and affordable housing in south Toledo.
As an active volunteer, Adam served with the Toledo Youth Commission, Toledo Board of Community Relations and is a member of the 20/20 Implementation Committee. Currently, the committee is updating the land use plan for the Toledo 20/20 Comprehensive Plan. Adam is also working with a group of dedicated volunteers, community credit unions (Directions Credit Union and Great Lakes Credit Union), and other local and statewide support organizations to finalize the creation of the Nueva Esperanza Community Credit Union (NECCU). NECCU will be the first Latino based credit union in the state of Ohio. Adam has also volunteered his time with the YMCA - Youth Opportunity Program and Adelante's In-School Program, which focuses on job preparation for young men in Toledo Public Schools System.