Mick Adkisson assumes advocacy and lobbying role for the North American K–12 market segment
CALGARY, ALBERTA --- February 12, 2007 --- SMART Technologies Inc. announces the appointment of Mick Adkisson to the position of manager, education advocacy, effective today. Based out of Portland, Oregon, Adkisson will maintain relationships with influential advocacy organizations, service agencies and high-level government officials focused on education technology in the North American K–12 market segment. Adkisson comes to SMART from Intel® Corporation, bringing with him a unique skill set and valuable market insight. During his 10 years at Intel, Adkisson held several positions, including management roles in project and software development, and enterprise architecture. Most recently, he was a strategic marketing manager focusing on the K–12 segment in the Americas marketing group.
In addition to his professional experience, Adkisson brings a personal perspective to his new role. He has been surrounded by educators his entire life, including his wife and grandmother, who are both teachers; his brother, head running coach and instructor at Central Washington University; and his father, a retired administrator from the University of Washington, Seattle University and City University.
“With an extended family of educators, I have seen firsthand how technology in the classroom makes an immense difference in how teachers teach and students learn,” says Adkisson. “SMART products are having a positive impact on students and teachers, and I look forward to contributing to the success of the company as it strengthens its position as a leading provider of education technology across North America.”
“Mick brings a unique mix of strategic experience, innovation and business leadership within the K–12 market segment,” says Nancy Knowlton, SMART’s CEO. “His accomplishments at Intel, including his experience working with key influencers in North American K–12 education, supporting one-to-one computing initiatives and working with the Intel/Scholastic Schools of Distinction Award program, position him well for this role in strengthening SMART’s profile with government officials focused on education technology.”
