Stories from 30 Years in the Radio, TV & Film Industry

Brian Adams has been Vice President for Advancement at Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose, since January 2007.  He is also a former adjunct lecturer in the Communication Department at Santa Clara University. 

Prior to joining Bellarmine, Brian enjoyed nearly 30 years in local media and public relations.  He worked at KICU for 22 years, earning numerous regional and national awards, many in recognition of his entertainment programs and celebrity interviews.  His final year at KICU included working with its sister-station, KTVU. A two-time Emmy nominee, Brian is a member of the Critics Choice Association and of the Bay Area Broadcast Legends organization, which is now a program of the California Radio Historical Society. His movie reviews and entertainment reports are heard each week on KRTY.com.     

A third-generation resident of San Jose, Brian received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio/Television Broadcasting, with Distinction and with Honors in Theatre Arts, from San Jose State University, where he also received his Master of Science degree in Mass Communications.

A Rotarian since 2004, Brian is a past president of the Rotary Club of San Jose (2015/2016) and has served on its Board of Directors (2010-2013) as well on several committees.  He also served as District 5170 Assistant Governor for Large Clubs (2016/2017).  Brian is a Paul Harris Fellow and an Endowment Fellow at the Diamond level.