FARMINGTON, ME, September 16, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Phillip Adams has been selected for inclusion 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. Adams' career is distinguished by a steadfast dedication to American manufacturing, a value instilled in him by his Mr. Adams' career is distinguished by a steadfast dedication to American manufacturing, a value instilled in him by his grandfather and reinforced throughout his professional journey. For the past three years, he has served as director of marketing at ORIGIN BJJ, LLC, where he has played a pivotal role in presenting the business and driving top-line revenue through sales and marketing initiatives. In this capacity, Mr. Adams has developed brand strategy, revenue forecasts and performance metrics while leading a front-end team of creatives and e-commerce specialists. He serves on the board of directors, collaborating with operations, e-commerce, finance and ownership to make strategic business decisions in real time. Additionally, he oversees campaign development, content systems and brand positioning across the customer journey. His expertise has been recognized through speaking engagements at Klaviyo town hall events, where he discussed the brand's go-to-market strategy for online men's apparel.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Adams was media director at ORIGIN BJJ, LLC from 2022 to 2023. During this period, he contributed to the company's growth by managing media strategy and supporting the expansion of ORIGIN's reach within the direct-to-consumer market for American-made products. His efforts helped position ORIGIN as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, earning recognition on the Inc. 500 list.

From 2016 to 2022, Mr. Adams was chief marketing officer at Triple Aught Design, an online men's apparel company he founded after being inspired during his tenure at Michelin North America. Over approximately eight to nine years, he grew Triple Aught Design from about $1 million in annual revenue to between $12 million and $15 million annually. He began building an audience through blogging and social media in 2013, which evolved into a brand with strategic partnerships and significant business growth. Under his leadership, Triple Aught Design hired employees, opened three retail locations and established a satellite office while expanding its team. This period provided a foundation for his subsequent achievements in brand strategy and marketing.

Between 2014 and 2016, Mr. Adams held the role of interactive experience at Triple Aught Design. In this position, he focused on enhancing customer engagement through digital platforms and refining the company's online presence.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Adams served as area development manager at Michelin North America from 2008 to 2014. He oversaw sales, marketing, business partnerships and contract management during this time. Although successful in this role, he sought greater challenges that ultimately led him to entrepreneurship.

From 2005 to 2008, Mr. Adams worked as a technical trainer at FARO Technologies. This experience contributed to his understanding of technical product management and training within manufacturing environments.

Throughout his career, Mr. Adams has demonstrated expertise in brand strategy, marketing and campaign development. He considers his most notable professional achievement to be mentoring colleagues and employees who have advanced beyond their former roles under his guidance. Their success stands as evidence of the valuable skills they gained working alongside him and remains one of his proudest accomplishments as a leader.

Mr. Adams' educational background includes a bachelor's degree in arts, entertainment and media management from Full Sail University in Winter Park in 2005 and an associate degree in cinematography and film or video production from Full Sail University in Winter Park in 2004. These academic achievements provided a strong foundation for his work in creative industries and have supported his ability to lead teams focused on innovative marketing strategies.

His commitment to perseverance is rooted in unwavering grit and belief in his mission — qualities that have shaped both his professional path and personal philosophy. Mr. Adams credits these attributes with helping him overcome setbacks throughout his career while remaining dedicated to revitalizing American manufacturing.

Beyond his professional responsibilities, Mr. Adams is civically engaged as a donor to local churches and charitable organizations, including the Travis Mills Foundation. He has also supported families through embryo donations, resulting in two girls being placed in loving homes. His involvement reflects a broader commitment to community well-being.

Recognition for Mr. Adams' work includes several prestigious awards: Award of Excellence for campaign branding from The Communicator Awards in 2019; Platinum Winner for social media marketing from Hermes Creative Awards in 2019; Platinum Winner for video production from AVA Digital Awards in 2019; Patriotic Employer recognition from the Office of the Secretary of Defense in 2015; IDG Century Award for leadership at Michelin North America TCAR in 2011; Who's Who Among Students at School District of Greenville County in 2009; and participation in Palmetto Boys State with The American Legion in 2001.

He has contributed thought leadership through projects such as speaking at Klaviyo town hall talks about brand strategy for online men's apparel.

Born in Columbia, Mr. Adams enjoys rock climbing, skiing, mountain biking, off-roading, caving, adventure sports and archery outside of work. He remains committed to being part of a team dedicated to revitalizing American manufacturing — believing that this mission creates jobs, strengthens communities and encourages consumers to invest in high-quality products that endure over time. Despite the challenges inherent in this vision, he continues to advance these goals with determination, both personally and professionally.

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