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Research America Management Team
Rex Repass
President
Rex is the man behind the story, a bold leader and entrepreneur. He is highly
experienced helping organizations drive profitable growth and enhance corporate...Read More
Edu: M.S., Univ. of TN, Comm.
rexr@researchamericainc.com
Robert Porter
CEO
Robert is proficient in all stages of the research process, including survey and
study design, questionnaire development, data analysis, and reporting. Robert
makes...Read More
Edu: Temple Univ., Finance
robp@researchamericainc.com
Larry Durkin
Vice President
Larry brings over 20 years of market research experience in both qualitative &
quantitative methods to our firm, including secondary data analytics. Larry’s... Read More
Edu: M.B.A, Marketing and M.A. Ind/Org Psychology, Univ. New Haven;
B.A., Psychology, Univ. of DE.
ldurkin@MSPanalytics.com
Amy Benner
Vice President
Amy brings over 13 years of market research and strategic consulting experience to
Research America. She is responsible for growing client relation.... Read More
Edu: B.S., ME, The University of Michigan; M.B.A., Mktg, Oakland
Univ.
amyb@researchamericainc.com
Will Krieger
Vice President
A connector of people and ideas, and an observer and motivator. Will is fixated with
moving ideas forward. His interest in team dynamics, creativity
& behavior is fueled each...Read More
Edu: M.S., UC
willk@researchamericainc.com
Jim Whalen
Vice President
Jim has more than 20 years of expert knowledge providing market research and
consulting services to U.S. and global brands. He takes a holistic view of
every... Read More
Edu: M.S., Marketing, Miami University
jimw@researchamericainc.com
Ted Davies
Sr. Insights Consultant
Ted has worked with a wide variety of Fortune 500 clients during the past 30 years.
His experience spans major consumer product categories & over-the-counter.... Read More
Edu: M.B.A., Bus., IN. Univ.; Ph.D., Sociology, IUB
ted@researchamericainc.com
Pete Haldy
Director of Research
Peter joined the Research America team, after leading Haldy McIntosh &
Associates. He is an expert on the healthcare industry as well as the design
and.... Read More
Edu: M.B.A., Marketing, AU..
peterh@researchamericainc.com
Lee Ann Evans
Sr. Research Consultant
Collaborative and empathic problem solver. Responsive and agile. Lee Ann brings a
unique skill set to the Research Amearica team. With a depth of experience across
qualitative and quantitative research, and an aptitude for building....Read More
Edu: M.B.A., Research, XU..
leeanne@researchamericainc.com
Donna Ford
BD & Account Executive
Donna brings over twenty-five years’ experience in market research - both as a client
& as a senior member in major research... Read More
Edu: M.S.M., Bus. & Org. Mgmt., RWC
B.S., Org. Mgmt., RWC
A.S., Bus. ADMIN, RIT.
dford@researchamericainc.com
Michelle Collins
Project & Client Relations Manager
Michelle is directly involved in quality assurance, development, coding,
project methodology, ensuring integrity of process between each.... Read More
Edu: B.S., Marketing, PSU.
michellec@researchamericainc.com
Kandis Demeo
Operations Manager
Kandis Demeo joined Research America in 1999 (EMH) and held a number of research
roles. With expertise in sciences and research study .... Read More
Edu: University of California
kandisd@researchamericainc.com
William Crossan
BD & Account Executive
William joined the Research America team in 2013, bringing over 15 years’ experience
in sales and marketing to Research America. Prior to RAI.... Read More
Edu: B.S., Bus. Admin. & Marketing, Cabrini Univ.,
billc@researchamericainc.com
Stephen Yokley
Data Science Director
Stephen Yokley is Data Science Director specializing in multivariate analytics & data
visualization. He is skilled in statistical learning techniques... Read
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Edu: M.S., UC, Economicss
stepheny@researchamericainc.com
Larissa Gottschlich
Market Research Director
With nearly 10 years of experience designing, moderating and leading research
projects with multicultural and general market respondents, Larissa’s curiosity,
strategic thinking, and project.... Read More
Edu: M.A. Comm, NKU
Larissag@researchamericainc.com
Megan Popp
Project Manager
Upbeat, social, and vibrant, Megan brings great enthusiasm to her work and is able
to transition easily from one pursuit to the next with unlimited focus. She has more
than 10 years of moderating....
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Edu: B.S., Miami University
meganp@researchamericainc.com
Lynne Lockwood
Sr. Insights Consultant
Lynne has over 30 years’ experience in designing and directing a wide range of
studies across every conceivable industry, including new product evaluations,
customer... Read More
Edu: B.A., Comm., PR & Media Studies, UC.
lynnel@researchamericainc.com
Megan McKinney
Project Manager
Megan has a lifelong passion for science and a thirst for learning. Despite
childhood dreams of becoming a biologist, she obtained her BS in Business and
has... Read More
Edu: BS, Columbia College
meganm@researchamericainc.com
Inta Didrichsons
Sr. Research Consultant
Inta Didrichsons joined Sigma Group in August 1998 as Vice President. Inta is
responsible for managing client projects & development of the firm’s
analytic services. Prior ... Read More
Edu: MA, Northern Kentucky University
intad@researchamericainc.com
Rebecca Franklin
Marketing Research Director
Becky joins Research America with over 15 years of market research supplier and
client-side experience. Across healthcare, consumer, and B2B roles, Becky
has...Read
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Edu: B.S. Marketing / Int. Bus. IU-KSB
beckyf@researchamericainc.com
Kevin Pond
Analyst
Kevin joined Research America in 2017 as an Analyst. He has over 5 years’
experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare market research industries,
working on the research... Read More
Edu: B.A., SUNY Geneseo
kevinp@researchamericainc.com
Corinne Lucas
Research Consultant
Corinne came to RAI with 7 years of market research and strategic recruiting
experience. She has been immersed in managing both qualitative and quantitative
studies, day-to.... Read
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Edu: B.A., AD/PR, MI State University
corinnel@researchamericainc.com
Lauren Semrau
Market Research Coordinator
Lauren specializes in online behavioral analysis, digital media, survey design
and reporting, and has experience working with clients in the financial,
insurance, health, retail.... Read More
Edu: B.A., AD & Public Relations, MI State University
laurens@researchamericainc.com
Nicole Tsimpedes
Client Realtions
Nicole joined the Research America team in 2018, bringing 13 years of experience
across multiple marketing channels including consumer research, client
relations, design....Read More
Edu:B.A., Mktg., IADT
nicolet@researchamericainc.com
Maddie Sutphin
Director of Product Testing
Maddie is the Director of Product Testing – Orlando for the firm. Maddie has
over 35 years of experience in Market Research. During her career Maddie has
focused on... Read More
Edu: B.S., Bus. Admin, UT
Ryan Clark
Director of Operations
Ryan Clark has managed all projects in Research America’s sensory testing and
focus group facilities. He began his marketing research career at Partners In
Research over sixteen.... Read More
Edu: B.A., Marketing; B.A., RU.
ryanclark@researchamericainc.com
Ann Lane Rogers
Operations Manager
Ann has over fifteen years’ experience in corporate management and service
quality research. Over the course of her career, Ann developed and managed
regional.... Read More
Edu: B.A., Eng., SEC. Edu., SUNY Geneseo
arlane@researchamericainc.com
Jim Hosty
Insights Consultant
Jim joined Research America in 2017. Intensely curious with a desire to know and
find the answer, Jim ensures our insights process doesn’t skip a beat. His
day-to-day work.... Read
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Edu: Xavier 2012
jimmyh@researchamericainc.com
Neal Eckstein
Project Manager
Neal takes the utmost pride in utilizing his unique ability to interact and
communicate effectively with people in any social or professional setting.
With just under three years of .... Read More
Edu: B.B.A, Mktg. & Sales, MI Univ., FSB.
neale@researchamericainc.com
Lola Oyelese
Project Manager
Lola recently joined Research America as Project Manager when it acquired
Parker Insights. She is responsible for executing quantitative & qualitative
research projects.... Read
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Edu: M.B.A. UoB (UK)
lolao@researchamericainc.com
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