Eric Adams

Bio:
Eric Adams is a highly experienced and results-driven Real Estate Development Professional with over a decade of expertise in commercial property management, land development, and community revitalization. With a track record managing over 1 million square feet of real estate across five states, Eric is known for his strategic leadership in transforming underutilized properties into thriving hubs of business, housing, and economic growth.

Currently serving as Director of Real Estate and Development for the Connecticut MLK Legacy movement under NB Legacies Corp., Eric plays a key role in executing a $1 million planning grant awarded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. His focus is on designing the MLK Corridor in New Britain—an initiative rooted in equity, housing, and innovation.

Eric’s past roles include overseeing diverse portfolios such as a 10-story medical building, movie theaters, industrial campuses, retail plazas, and mixed-use sites. He has led the development of over 120,000 sq. ft. of new commercial space and played pivotal roles in town hall coordination, site planning, environmental assessments, and construction execution.

Prior to his current role, Eric held management positions at Diamond Properties, Alma Realty Corp, Best Friends Inc., and Fragola Company LLC, where he led large-scale operations, budgeting, tenant management, and construction logistics. His leadership also helped repurpose “dead space” into thriving retail corridors—housing everything from state offices to gyms, printing shops, nonprofits, and more.

Eric holds advanced training in Project Management, OSHA Safety, Real Estate Investment, and has earned professional certifications from the National Real Estate Institute, Master Project Academy, and Tunxis Community College. His skill set includes proficiency in budgeting, vendor management, contract negotiation, commercial sales, project supervision, and multi-team coordination across sectors.

Eric is deeply committed to using real estate as a tool for social impact—reviving properties, creating jobs, and shaping spaces that serve both business and community needs. He is currently leading the development pipeline for the MLK Legacy movement’s housing and commercial expansion in Connecticut.