Early Life
Amy Adams Strunk was born on September 29, 1955, in Houston, Texas. She initially attended Pine Manor College before transferring to the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a degree in history. Strunk comes from a family with a rich history in the oil and business sectors, including ancestors like K.S. "Boots" Adams and W.W. Keeler.
Rise to Success
Strunk's career took a significant turn in 2015 when she became the controlling owner of the Tennessee Titans. She inherited a portion of the team from her father, Bud Adams, who founded the Houston Oilers in 1959. Under her leadership, the Titans experienced a transformation, marked by key organizational changes, including hiring Steve Underwood as team president and CEO. Strunk's influence extended to bringing the 2019 NFL Draft to Nashville.
Key Business Strategies
Strunk has implemented a committee-based approach to decision-making, involving fans and the Nashville community. She has invested in upgrading Nissan Stadium and the team's headquarters, Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park. She has also been instrumental in securing approval for a new, enclosed stadium on the east bank of the Cumberland River, set to open in 2027. Her commitment to community engagement is evident through donations to various causes.
Philanthropy
Amy Adams Strunk has shown a strong commitment to philanthropy, with monetary and in-kind donations pledged to the Waverly community after its 2021 flooding disaster, tornado relief to Middle Tennessee in 2022, and local business support during the effects of COVID-19. In 2020, she donated $1 million for tornado relief efforts in Nashville.
