About

Adam Shorter III, MBA has a resume that ranges from higher education to small business, Adam is a consummate businessman. He is dedicated to minority outreach and community development.  

 

Adam is currently the CEO and President of Shorewood Restaurant group. With over 20 years’ experience in Finance and Business Management, Adam has worked at Loyola University Chicago for the last 16 years, where he currently serves as the Assistant Provost Academic Finance and Operations. In addition to being a skilled restauranteur, he also serves as a public speaker, consultant and administrator.  

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He's a skilled businessman that learned to serve his community at an early age.  Adam continuously seeks ways to make positive changes wherever he is. Adam lives in Matteson Illinois, as is a member of New Faith Baptist Church with his wife, Danielle Shorter and their three lovely children, Adam, Dylan and Olivia.

 

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Active in his community, he coaches several youth sports and currently serving a second term as Trustee in the Village of Matteson. He is the Village of Matteson Chair of the Finance Committee and Co- Chair of Economic Development. Adam also serves as Chair of the College of Business on the Governors State Advisory Board and CFO of Sickle Schmickle, a non-profit founded by his wife and daughter.

 

Adam serves on the Rich Township Democratic Party Executive Board. In his personal time, Adam enjoys spending time with his family, golfing and enjoying sporting & community events.  

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Education 

B.A (Finance), Illinois State University, 2002

MBA, Governors State University, 2004