Stan is recognized as a computer graphics pioneer in the Kansas City area and has served in various IT and management roles. Stan's technical knowledge and extensive experience have allowed him to conduct training sessions and seminars for many computer user groups and companies. Industry honors include articles published in various computer publications and the selection of a design project included with software distributed worldwide. Stan has taught Computer Graphics and Web Design courses at MidAmerica Nazarene University.
After serving in the Air Force, Stan began his communications career in 1980 at Bendix/King Radio Corporation as Art Department Supervisor and established a successful corporate art department. Stan realized how technology was changing the world and was an early adopter of "desktop publishing," the internet and social media. In 1986, Stan created Online Design, an innovative design studio and service bureau that was acquired by DST Systems, Inc. Online Design had the privilege of producing printed and online communications for a wide variety of clients including Apple Computer, AT&T, Allied-Signal Corporation, H&R Block, Hallmark Cards, HNTB, Ford Motor Company, Kodak, Lee Company, Sprint, American Century Investors, Marion Labs, Western Auto, Worlds of Fun, City of Olathe (Kansas), Johnson County (Kansas), and many others.
Stan was elected to the Board of Directors for the Kansas City Better Business Bureau for three years and served as Chair. He also served on the Board of Directors for RedEcho Group that provides an after-school program to help at-risk children learn to make and promote movies through a program called "Let's make a movie!"
Stan is currently the Aviation Training eLearning Designer & Project Administrator at Garmin International, developing and managing online training courses and resources for pilots.
Since 2005, Stan and his wife, Adele, have helped families and businesses have peace of mind from identity theft and legal situations with unique services provided by LegalShield. They also help companies with business consultation services and provide comprehensive legal and identity theft plans as a group employee benefit.
Stan has been involved in music since 5th grade as a drummer traveling around the world and recording with many bands. He enjoys playing drums and guitar, performing fun original and classic rock music. His current music project is managing and performing with Green Shoebox Band playing familiar music in a fresh way with unique instrumentation and talented friends. Learn more at Stan's Music Page. You can also search for numerous videos on YouTube, Facebook or the website.
Stan enjoys riding his Harley with friends from Garmin and church. The Garmin riders have taken several major rides including the 2019 Sturgis/Black hills ride and the 2020 Wild West Ride for 12 days through Colorado, Arizona, Utah. Watch Stan's exciting motorcycle ride videos on YouTube. Or just search for "Stan Adell motorcycle rides".
Stan would love to hear from you and share his experience and desire to help you enjoy life.
“Stan Adell is the embodiment of professionalism and personal service with integrity. Moreover, he has a real heart to help others. You cannot go wrong working with Stan.”
John Louden, Executive Director
“Stan is an individual with the highest ethics and business practices. Stan has been a client of mine in the past and is now providing their service for our company and employees.”
Landa Williams, LandaJob
“Diligent, that is the word that comes to mind when I think of Stan Adell. I have worked with Stan in several different capacities and I am always impressed with the painstaking effort and attention to detail Stan gives to every task, from supporting a computer network to developing a Web site. He is also genuinely interested in people and goes out of his way to see that others succeed. Stan Adell would be an asset to any organization.”
Ray Craighead , Freelance Illustrator
“Stan is a man of integrity and is detail oriented. You can rely on him to provide accurate information and he has your best interest at heart. In business and in life, Stan is a man of his word. I'm pleased to network my clients with his...it's a win-win for all.”
Lucy, DelSarto, RAKtivist at The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
