John Adams is a life member of The Senior Citizens League’s parent organization, TREA: The Enlisted Association, having joined in 1998. He has held numerous national leadership roles within TREA, including 3rd Vice President, 2nd Vice President, 1st Vice President, and President from 2016 to 2018. Throughout his service, he has chaired several key national committees—5-Year Plan, Membership, Bylaws & Standing Rules, Scholarships, and IT—and has also contributed as a member of these and the Legislative Committee.

A TREA Member-at-Large, John was previously an active member of Chapter 1 in Colorado Springs, where he served as Recording Secretary, Treasurer, and 2nd Vice President. He is the recipient of two of TREA’s highest honors: the National Founders Award for Distinguished Service and the Member of the Year Award. He has also supported multiple chapter-level committees, including Awards, Building, Convention, Donations, and Entertainment.

John is actively involved in his local community, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, serving as an usher and lay reader at his chapel, and participating in veteran job networking groups. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Colorado Technical University, along with additional degrees and certifications in business, leadership, and computer sciences. A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, John retired after more than 24 years of service at the rank of Technical Sergeant (E-7). He and his wife, Nenita, reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado.