Dr. Richard Harkness
Richard Harkness, Ed.D., is Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Harkness, a founder of ADEPT in 1995, creates business and marketing models that accelerate technology transfer from "think tanks" to product implementation. Using these models, Dr. Harkness assembled the ADEPT Advisory Council and directed product design of teenSMART and other ADEPT products. The measurable impact of ADEPT products are directly related with his lifetime career commitment to psychological testing and statistical analysis. He continues to provide the vision for the ADEPT management team, product development, marketing and strategic planning.
Prior to founding ADEPT, he headed SERP, a public-private partnership that leveraged $30 million in incentives into $250 million in sales of new technology refrigerators. This venture involved the national recruitment of electric utility members supplying 80% of the nation’s electric power, executive leadership, worldwide press and media events and securing an advanced business clearance from the Department of Justice. Introduction of the CFC-free, super energy efficient refrigerators revolutionized the industry and permanently changed the environmental and energy standards of all refrigerators manufactured in the United States.
In the course of his 30 year career, he has provided management and consulting services to American Savings Bank, Apple Computer, the Department of Defense, Hewlett-Packard Company, Hilton Hotels, Pacific Gas and Electric, Sun Diamond Growers, Syntex Corporation, Vision Service Plan, VONS and numerous governmental agencies. Dr. Harkness has held teaching and administrative positions at three universities: University of the Pacific, University of San Francisco and National University. He has served as a Professor of Marketing and Management, teaching a variety of MBA-level courses, and as a Professor of Psychology, teaching graduate level courses in Psychometrics, Statistics and Counseling. Dr. Harkness received a BA degree in psychology, an MA degree in educational psychology, and an Ed.D. degree in Psychometrics/Educational Psychology, all from the University of the Pacific.
Individuals interested in press statements, investment opportunities, employment opportunities, strategic partner opportunities or corporate relations should contact Dr. Harkness: richard@adeptdriver.com
Bonnie Berry
Bonnie Berry is Senior Vice President of Operations, a position she has held since joining the Company in 1999. She is responsible for general operations of the Company including finance and accounting, order processing and fulfillment and product support. Ms. Berry was previously Vice President of Human Resources for Business & Professional Bank, for whom she worked from 1995 to 1997. She oversaw HR operations for the six-branch, 145 employee financial institution. Ms. Berry received her AB degree in sociology from Stanford University and her MBA from the Haas School at the University of California at Berkeley.
Margaret Harkness
Margaret Harkness is Senior Vice President of Technology and Innovation. She is responsible for managing ADEPT's technology platform and aligning technology related objectives and programs with ADEPT's objectives and strategies. Ms. Harkness has over 25 years of experience in IT and project management. She was previously the Chief Information Officer with Bank of Sacramento from 1998 to 2011. Ms. Harkness received her BS degree in Organizational Development from University of San Francisco.
