John H AdamsJohn H. Adams cofounded NRDC--the nation's first environmental advocacy group--in 1970, serving as the organization's first executive director and later as its president until 2006. Throughout his career, Adams has received various awards, including he 2010 Presidential Medal of Freedom. Adams is currently the chair of the board of the Open Space Institute and sits on the boards of numerous environmental organizations, including NRDC. Read More Read Less