Rex Repass

President

Rex Repass is President of Research America Inc. Rex and the Research America teams have led market research and consumer insights engagements for some of the leading corporations in the world including Walgreens, GlaxoSmithKline, Honda, Cigna, Facebook, Amazon, and Hilton Hotels. Since joining Research America in 2016, the company has grown organically and through acquisition. In 2019, Research America was named one of the Top 50 market research firms in the U.S. based on annual revenue by the GreenBook Research Industry Trends Report (GRIT).

Edu: M.S., Univ. of TN, Comm., B.A. Marshall Univ.

Kandis Demeo

Vice President of Research & Operations

Kandis Demeo joined Research America in 1999 (EMH) and held a number of research roles. With expertise in sciences and research study design, Kandis incorporates unwavering dedication to methodology into integral knowledge of research management. With more than 15 years of experience in research, and 6 years of focused experience in political research, her responsibilities include overseeing projects ranging from development to delivery, and overall management of the West Coast branch of Research America, located in Sacramento, California. Kandis has managed scientific data collection in the field and the lab, political studies, public policy studies, medical, technology, consumer and B2B projects.

Edu: University of California

Greg McIntosh

Vice President of Market Research

Greg is a career marketing research professional. Prior to joining Research America, Greg was a founding member and partner for almost 20 years in his own marketing research firm, conducting full service custom projects for Fortune 500 clients. In 2015, the company was acquired by Research America. Previously, he held senior management positions in two other marketing research companies. His career includes the development, management, and presentation of over a thousand marketing research studies, each custom-designed to meet the strategic and tactical business decision needs of clients. Those clients have relied on Greg for his ability to efficiently comprehend and distill business issues, design qualitative and quantitative market research solutions, and analyze, synthesize, and present findings including actionable recommendations. Greg has experience across diverse industries with focus on agriculture, healthcare services, and pharmaceuticals. His research experience covers both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. He has chaired industry conferences (e.g., Pharmaceutical Marketing Research Group) and testified as an expert witness in U.S. District Court.

Edu: B.S. Marketing, University of Delaware

Corinne Lucas

Vice President of Market Research

Corinne came to RAI with 10 years of market research and strategic recruiting experience. She has been immersed in managing both qualitative and quantitative studies, day-to-day operations, analysis, report generation, questionnaire design and has moderated for both medical and consumer studies for multiple clients from varying industries. Corinne’s experience has earned her the title of Research Consultant and she has taken the lead on some of the larger pharmaceutical projects for Research America in her 2 years with the organization. She brings a sense of excitement to any environment she is in and adapts well to new situations. Prior to joining Research America, Corinne began her market research career as a medical recruiter, recruiting trainer, and client liaison for both qualitative and quantitative studies at Roda Marketing Research, Inc. She has an Associates Degree in Criminology from Temple University and a certificate from the University of Georgia for completion of their Pharmaceutical Marketing Research course.

Edu: Temple University for Criminal Justice / The University of Georgia’s Pharmaceutical Marketing Research Program / RIVA and Burke Institue trained professional moderator.

Megan Popp

Senior Market Research Director

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. As a Senior Qualitative Consultant, her social aptitudes and industry training enable Megan to connect, discover, and communicate with ease. Whether she’s leading a focus group or a Creative Problem Solving session, or training a team on new qualitative research and strategy techniques, Megan enables clarity and a shared vision for advancement. Megan’s degree in English from Miami University influences how she communicates results, keeping it clear, succinct, and engaging. She inspires us all to run more, and, like many others here, she enjoys spending free time cooking her favorite foods and spending time with her young family.

Edu: B.S. Marketing, Miami University

Samantha Wolff, Ph.D.

Market Research Analyst

Samantha has close to five years of market research experience. In her beginning role as a research coordinator, she has been involved with both qualitative and quantitative pharmaceutical studies.

Edu: Ph.D. SUNY at Buffalo, Anthropology

Christina Drott

Market Research Director

Christina is a market research professional dedicated to the success of her projects. Her passion for numbers and consumer behavior has her continuously in search of the next challenge. Christina has experience in data collection, field research, and data analysis in many industries including CPG, pharmaceutical, and healthcare. She has conducted discussion groups, profiling sessions, and created sensory market maps to understand market space to determine potential areas for category and product growth. Christina has a Bachelor’s of Science in Marketing from the University of Cincinnati and is currently pursuing her Masters of Science in Market Research from Michigan State University.

Edu: M.S., Marketing Research, Michigan State Univ., B.S. Univ. of Cincinnati

Amy Cubera

Market Research Director

Amy has worked in market research since 2010 and is familiar with and passionate about industries such as agriculture, construction, exterior building materials, and heavy equipment. Amy particularly enjoys being hands-on and working in the field and has experience with product clinics, focus groups, IDI’s, as well as some secret shopper projects.

Edu: B.S. University of Kentucky, Agricultural Economics

Emily Tenover

Market Research Coordinator

Emily is a young passionate professional who loves learning new things and helping others. She enjoys working with both her teammates and clients to ensure a seamless delivery. Recently starting her career in Marketing Research, Emily has been able to provide valuable insight on both qualitative and quantitative studies. Managing both national and international studies has broadened her skillset of strong commutation and relationship building, while providing tremendous support with data analysis and quality control.

Edu: B.S. Marketing, with a minor in Professional Sales from the University of Cincinnati

Zachery Flower

Market Research Coordinator

With a Masters in Market Research from Michigan State University, Zachery is an incredibly reliable and curious problem-solver with the skills and expertise to find the underlying meaning behind data. He knows how to craft effective research strategies that produce meaningful insights. From the start of each project to its completion, Zachery loves working with both his team members as well as clients to create projects that bring about impactful results.

Edu: M.S., Marketing Research, Michigan State Univ., BSBA Marketing,NKU Univ.

Allie Beres

Market Research Coordinator

Allie is a highly motivated and dedicated market research professional, having recently earned her Masters Degree in Market Research (MSMR) from Michigan State University. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Marketing from Ohio University. Allie has acquired an impressive set of skills during her time in the field, having broad experience in both quantitative and qualitative research. She has gained hands-on knowledge by conducting CLT work and doing data analysis. Her enthusiasm for market research leads her to go above and beyond expectations by providing exemplary service to her clients while striving for excellence in all aspects of the job.

Edu: M.S., Marketing Research, Michigan State Univ.

Jennifer Herrmann

Market Research Project Manager

Jennifer joined the market research industry in 2010 after a career as a Graphic Designer. Initially joining our Detroit team as both office and financial manager, her responsibilities quickly transitioned into a project management role and executive interviewer. A huge people person, Jen is one of our go-to executive interviewers, spending countless hours talking with CEO’s across the globe. Prior to her work at Research America, Jen was the Production Manager and Designer at MOTOR Magazine, a publication of Hearst Business Publishing, Inc. and Detroiter Magazine, for the Detroit Regional Chamber. Jennifer holds a degree in Graphic Design & Commercial Arts.

Jessica Rust

Market Research Project Manager

Jessica has more than 15 years of experience in the consumer marketing and market research industries. She has had the opportunity to gain knowledge in the areas of grocery, consumer packaged goods, banking, shipping and logistics and warehousing. Her areas of focus are enhancing the customer experience, voice of the customer, client advocacy, project management, process improvements and providing actionable data and insights. She has built her career on answering the questions “by what means are consumers motivated and how can we influence it?”.

Edu: B.S. Marketing, University of Cincinnati

Alyssa Bartolotta

Market Research Project Manager

Alyssa brings extensive consumer marketing experience to Research America. She has a passion for understanding the customer journey and identifying areas for improvement in the process. Her industry experience includes B2C clients, with a focus in dentistry and automotive.

Edu: M.S., Marketing Research, Michigan State Univ., B.A. Digital Media Tech, Baker College

Daniella Caesare

Market Research Coordinator

Daniella is a young professional who is eager to learn and progress in her career within Market Research. She recently obtained a Master’s degree in Sociology and spent much of her academic

Edu: M.A. Arizona State Univ., Sociology, B.A. Sonoma State. Univ.

Nathalie Schickendantz

Market Research Coordinator

Nathalie is a driven young professional with a passion for behavioral science and background in Marketing and Psychology. Recently starting her career in Market Research, Nathalie is eager to use her innate curiosity, passion for learning, and ability to think critically to drive business results. Her four years in varied corporate roles and academic background have developed a unique set of skills she uses to provide valuable insight to clients. Her experience in brand messaging, digital marketing, data analysis, and content creation combined with knowledge of research methodology enable her to approach key findings and recommendations with a strategic mindset.

Edu: BBA, Marketing & BA, Psychology Univ. of Cincinnati