Kathryn Adams was named as the Town Manager by the Oak Island Town Council on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Adams previously served the Town in the roles of Assistant Town Manager / Finance Director, as well as Interim Town Manager.
Kathryn Adams has a distinguished 21+ year record of public service, including the position of Secretary of Administration under former North Carolina Governor, Pat McCrory. Through her work in this role, Kathryn was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for Outstanding Public Service. Along with a Masters Degree in Public Administration, Adams has formerly served as Town Manager and Budget Director for municipalities in North Carolina and Florida, as well as has held executive level positions within other agencies.
She is an Oak Island resident and business owner, giving her a broad perspective of the issues experienced locally.