Adam Stover

As a Senior Principal and member of Populous’ Americas Regional Board, Adam Stover stands at the forefront of innovation in the firm’s interior design, women’s professional sports and professional arena markets. Over the past two decades, Adam has been instrumental in shaping more than $3 billion in design work, spanning hospitality and public spaces, brand and sponsorship activation, and custom furniture and product design.

A visionary leader and trusted advisor in the sports business industry, Adam has left an indelible mark across all six major professional sports leagues, leading landmark interior design projects that fuse fan experience with revenue generating innovation. He currently oversees design projects valuing over $2 billion in construction, reinforcing his pivotal role in the evolution of sports venue design.

Adam’s portfolio features collaborations with some of the most iconic names in sports, including the Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers and Indiana Pacers. His work has garnered widespread acclaim, including earning ALSD Spotlight Awards for both Suite Design and Sponsorship Activation at the revitalized Wrigley Field.

His influence extends beyond design into thought leadership and industry recognition. Adam was named a Culinary Influencer on Sports Business Journal’s 2019 Power Players list, an Interior Design Magazine HiP Product Designer Honoree in 2018, and a Building Design + Construction Honoree, in addition to being featured on Ingram’s 40 Under 40 list.

A champion of design education and mentorship, Adam serves on the Interior Architecture Advisory Board at Kansas State University, his alma mater. He regularly contributes to the academic and professional design community as a juror, guest lecturer and speaker, sharing insights at the intersection of design, business and innovation.