Management Team

Founder & CEO, Chairman

Tim Pickett, MPAS-C, age 45, is the founder and CEO since the Company was founded in 2019. He graduated from the University of Utah with a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies (2014). He previously worked in General Surgery, Trauma, and Emergency Medicine for Steward Medical Group’s Physician Group of Utah from 2014 to October 2020. His experience in surgery and critical care shaped his view of the opioid crisis. His role at PGU included extensive outpatient clinic, surgical first assist, and critical care at the bedside. He currently teaches at the University of Utah Physician Assistant program as a guest lecturer on medical cannabis. He lobbies governments for improved legislation for non-opioid medicine access and is an advocate for the practical use of safe, evidence-based alternatives, in medical treatment. He was voted Utah’s best Medical Cannabis Doctor in 2020 and 2021, respectively.

Chief Operating Officer, Director

Adam Cox, 46, is a seasoned and dynamic leader focusing on data-driven solutions to the opioid crisis and operational efficiency. He stood out as Steward Healthcare’s go-to expert for critical operations, ensuring steady functionality and success. Since 2019, he led national evaluation, integration, and standardization of clinical IS operations for expansion.

Chief Financial Officer

Jared Barrera, MBA, 42, became CFO of KindlyMD™ on September 28, 2022. With two decades in finance and accounting within healthcare and banking, he brings a wealth of expertise. Jared’s journey spans from Director of Finance for Physician Group of Utah (2015-2018) to Senior Manager of Revenue Cycle and Business Intelligence at Granger Medical Clinic (2018-2022).