One Item, Inc. - Background
History and Mission

One Item's App Platform

One Item is an organization with a core infrastructure platform supporting multiple branded apps with a variety modules that help people improve on a specific part of their life.  Through 2022 all of the content in One Item modules was developed in coordination with a world-class subject matter in their field, and beginning in 2023 modules will be released leveraging content generated with modern artificial intelligence technology. 

Whether it’s living with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), living longer, or becoming a better athlete at the pro, college, or youth level, One Item’s large and growing list of modules helps people achieve their specific goals – one item at a time.

What does One Item do that separates it from other self-improvement solutions?

The core aspect every One Item module leverages is a patent pending algorithm that processes the individual input of each user to recommend the top three things for them to work on every time they go into a module.  It’s powered by something called inverse weighted ranking and the user experience is similar to having a personal coach every time a person interacts with their module.

OUR MISSION: To make life better with solutions that provide direction and care.

We give: care, listening, and solutions; hire and retain smart, loving people and create products of such quality that people find us!

Our World-Class Team
Meet the One Item professionals The core team of One Item includes Erik Knutson who first created the core algorithm while at Microsoft, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder Brian Williams who has led dozens of successful software projects, and Ric Merrifield who is leading programs and operations – From Accenture, to Microsoft, Disney, and Starbucks, Ric has led some of the biggest software programs. If you visit the company web site, this core team is complemented by a world class array of advisors.
Erik Knutson
Erik Knutson
CEO, Chairman, Founder
Founder, inventor, and prime evangelist, Erik is responsible for inventing the core logic and change methodology built into the software products. Subsequent to founding One Item, Inc. in 2016 his leadership has enabled the company to form health care and industry relationships crucial for success. His passion for complexity simplification, process automation, and cross-functional team building is helping to establish One Item as the platform solution to help organizations and individuals reach their goals. Change Management Expert, Past Microsoft Program Manager, Past CEO of Design Labs, Inc. B.A. Bus Administration, M.S. Computer Science
Ric Merrifield
Ric Merrifield
President
Ric oversees operations at One Item and helps drive both user adoption and program management. Ric has led other successful efforts at Disney, Starbucks, among others - from business plan creation, to cross-silo process change, IoT, and identity management efforts. Ric is a TEDx speaker, Harvard Business Review author, and member of the the advisory board of the Center for Leadership and Strategic Thinking at the University of Washington Foster School of Business. Author of Book “Rethink”. Using Ric’s expertise and contacts, Ric has helped position and promote the company, as an emerging tech company. B.A. Georgetown Univ See his Ted Talk at: https://youtu.be/fYdA7IPfEKA
Brian Williams
Brian Williams
CTO & Co-founder
Brian helps to oversee operations for company and is the technical captain and Systems Architect for the software products. He designed the data-driven enterprise system which encompasses the multi-platform mobile apps, administrative dashboard and the EHR interoperability. Over his tech career he has headed over 700+ software projects, being a past 20-year software company President. He is an Industrial Engineer and was the CEO of California Vision Mining, Inc. Earlier in his career he worked in the aerospace industry, manufacturing parts for the NASA Space Shuttle and the DOD for the B1B. Brian went to engineering school at Cal Poly Pomona starting at age 17.
Barb Senters
Barb Senters
Healthcare Tech Advisor
Healthcare Compliance Expert For Pharmaceuticals and Six Sigma Certified Manager. Barb helps to assist One Item's efforts in compliance, privacy, and business ethics. She spent 15 years as a healthcare compliance officer at numerous large U.S. healthcare companies, and just recently she has joined blockchain business Core Scientific as vice president of compliance. Past positions include chief ethics and compliance officer at Sonic Healthcare in Texas.
John Metzner
John Metzner
Financial Tech Advisor
John helps to guide One Item at a high level in business dealings and strategy. Officer of a financial fund with over 20 years in Financial Services, including experience leading technology, operations, human development, and culture; prior positions at Advent Software, Eton Park Capital, Plural Investments, Morgan Stanley, Market Methodology Inc. BS, Symbolic Systems, Stanford, 1995.
Stan Stahl
Stan Stahl
Security Advisor
Founder and President of SecuretheVillage, Pioneer in the field of information security, Secured Cheyenne Mountain and the White House teleconferencing. Founder of the Citadel Los Angeles, currently serves on several Boards. Holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Mich.
Rita Carton
Rita Carton
Tactical Advisor
Advisor on Leadership Business Development, Prior Vice President, Walt Disney Home Entertainment, Human Resources Expert, MBA Univ of Maryland
Steve Krantz
Steve Krantz
Security Advisor
IBM Distinguished Engineer, Security Expert, and Author of CyberGuardian: SecuretheVillage, Professional Speaker, Ph.D. in Computer Science
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