Deputy Commissioner Scott Ericson would serve as the department’s interim leader until a replacement can be appointed by Gov. Gary Herbert and approved by the Legislature.
Herbert picked Adams in 2013 while she was serving as Box Elder County commissioner. Before that, she had spent 16 years serving in positions as Box Elder County’s clerk, recorder and surveyor.
“I am grateful to Commissioner Adams for her dedicated service to my administration and the people of Utah,” Herbert said in a news release. “She leaves a great legacy in her service to Utah’s agriculture producers. Her subject matter expertise and commitment will be greatly missed.