ABOUT OUR LEADERSHIP

The Team Behind Trac9

Meet the visionary leadership team behind Trac9, led by our founder and Chief Scientist, Dr. Jared P. Dempsey. With a deep commitment to advancing behavioral health, Dr. Dempsey and his team bring unparalleled expertise in psychology, data science, and technology. 

Their collective experience combined with their passion drives the innovation behind Trac9’s groundbreaking software, ensuring that it empowers rehab and recovery facilities to achieve better patient outcomes. Explore how their leadership is shaping the future of behavioral health treatment.

Our Leadership

Encompassing decades of academic, clinical, and policy excellence, our leadership team shares a passionate commitment to improving the lives of those in need of addiction and mental health treatment, as well as the providers that serve them.

Jared P. Dempsey, Ph.D.

Chief Scientist

Jared P. Dempsey, Ph.D. serves as Chief Scientist at Trac9 Informatics. Dr. Dempsey is actively involved in neurological and physiological research in addiction.

Recent publications include preliminary evidence for a biological marker of addiction recovery, non-conscious emotional response to drug stimuli, and the influence of social anxiety on addiction treatment.

Dr. Dempsey has also served as an expert reviewer for the Journal of Motivation and Emotion, Psychopharmacology, Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, American Journal on Addictions, Addiction, Psychiatry Research, European Psychiatry, Nicotine and Tobacco Research, and the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

Dr. Dempsey was also actively involved in the development of a comprehensive symptom tracking and outcome data collection tool for addiction treatment, Trac9.

Kevin Jones

Managing Director

Kevin is the Managing Director with overall responsibility for leading Trac9. He has been with Trac9 since 2017 as the technology and engineering lead.

Kevin has over 35 years of business and technology leadership experience. He was previously a partner in Accenture, a global technology consulting firm. He was then a GP in a private equity firm and early stage investment partnerships focused on innovative technology companies. He currently serves on the Board of HealthPrize Technologies, a software company that improves medication adherence and reduces total cost of care.

He is the Founder and CEO of Ambio Health, the developer of an FDA cleared Remote Patient Monitoring product and the core technology behind Trac9. He serves on the Board of the Family Resource Network, a 501(c)(3) that provides a variety of services to families with Epilepsy or Autism. He is also a member of the Society for Evidence-Based Treatment, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to incorporating science-based treatment strategies and standards to improve outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. Kevin graduated from Cornell University with a BS in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering.

Sarah Wilson

IT Manager

Sarah is the IT Manager at Trac9 Informatics and is actively involved in product development.

Sarah also assists with algorithm modeling and oversees notification of facilities for high-risk clients.

Hunter H. Williams

Executive Account Manager

Hunter is the Executive Account Manager at Trac9 Informatics and is responsible for growing our company. 

He has served in the treatment industry for many years in different capacities and has a heart to make a difference in the field. “I fully believe in Trac9 and am excited to expand our footprint as well as to educate programs on Trac9 and how much of a difference it truly makes if implemented successfully!” Hunter believes Trac9 will become an industry leader and a standard of excellence for treatment facilities to pursue. “When you really start to breakdown all of Trac9’s functions and capabilities, including its capacity to create an ROI for its customers, it really is a must have and not a nice to have.”

Clayton Tramel

IT Supervisor

Clayton Tramel, the IT Supervisor at Trac9 Informatics, actively manages client communication and…

support operations.

With exceptional technical expertise, he troubleshoots system issues and facilitates user training nationwide.

Clayton’s collaborative approach streamlines error resolution with customers.

His versatile skills and strong work ethic drive success across Trac9’s technical endeavors.

Brittany Jones

Technology Operations Specialist

Brittany Jones is a highly skilled Technology Operations Specialist at… 

Trac9 Informatics, where her expertise lies at the intersection of technology, customer service, and financial management. With a keen eye for detail, she excels in generating comprehensive reports that guide strategic decisions and streamline operations. Brittany’s dedication to customer satisfaction and her ability to assist both customers and staff have earned her a reputation as a reliable problem solver within the organization.

Minnie Johnson

Administrative Assistant

Minnie Johnson wears many hats at Trac9 Informatics, excelling as both the lead in administrative affairs, a…

friendly receptionist, and the Executive Assistant to Dr. Dempsey.

Her dedication to excellence and genuine care for others make her an invaluable asset to the company, enriching the workplace with her warmth and compassion.

Value-Based Care

Trac9 costs are often reimbursed via CPT codes or increased negotiated bundled payments.