Celeste adams frank lloyd wright biography summary

It’s only been two months since Celeste Adams took over as the new leader of the organization that oversees the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Oak Park.

But already, she’s leaving her mark on the local institution.

Since she arrived, the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust has seen a shakeup that’s resulted in the layoffs of five staff members, the creation of a new management position and the prospect of opening of a new office in Chicago.

Adams, 63, took the helm of the local tourist magnet from River Forester Joan Mercuri, who retired this past summer after 14 years on the job.

Previously, she piloted the Grand Rapids Art Museum in Michigan for 13 years, where she oversaw the construction of a $75 million museum and bolstered the organization’s endowment from $