Executive Team
With more than 200 years experience in our phone room and client
services department, we work to simplify the process so our
clients can concentrate on other things.
Marisa
Pope, President
Marisa Pope has been in the marketing research profession for
almost 25 years and has experience in both qualitative and quantitative
research methodologies. She has a strong background in advertising,
promotion and operational efficiencies, and has been an active
member of the Atlanta/SE chapter and national Marketing Research
Associations for most of her career.
Marisa is an accomplished public speaker and has been instrumental
in the development of several educational seminars for both
the Chapter and National associations of the MRA. Marisa is a Past President
for the Atlanta/Southeast chapter, has served on the National Board of Directors and was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award in 2010.
She also serves on the Program Committee for the Pharmaceutical Marketing Research Group and belongs to the AMA, ESOMAR, PBIRG, CASRO and many other industry associations and groups.
When she isn't working, Marisa enjoys hiking, making jewelry
and traveling (most especially to Sedona, AZ). But her true passion
is spending time with her nephew, Nicholas and her niece, Sydney,
who keep her focused on the most important things in life.
Melisa
Gipson, PRC, Executive Vice President
Melisa began her career in Market Research in 1992 as an interviewer
at our Lakeshore Mall location. Now the Executive Vice President,
Melisa is responsible for project estimates and overseeing
the Quality Control department. She is an active member of
the National MRA as well as the Atlanta/SE Chapter.
Melisa has earned three Star Awards and was voted the Most Dependable
Manager for 2000. Melisa lives in Gainesville with her husband
and her two children. In her spare time, she enjoys scrap-booking,
singing, and spending time with family and friends.
Kelly Gray, Vice President
A Rhode Island native, Kelly obtained her bachelor's degree
in Hospitality Sales and Meeting Management from Johnson and
Wales University in Providence, RI, where she graduated cum
laude. Prior to her relocation to Georgia she was a restaurant supervisor for a hotel in Providence, RI and later a sales coordinator for a five-star hotel in Boston, MA.
Kelly moved into the Client Services Director role in 2010 and began assisting with project estimates later that year. She exhibits a strong drive, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, an
upbeat attitude and the ability to find innovative solutions to challenging issues.
Kelly enjoys reading, cooking and baking, spending time with her
husband, talking to her family in New England and spending quality time
with her close friends.
Leslie Dyer, Executive Vice President, Operations / Finance
Having started her career in marketing research in 1984, Leslie has over 25 years of data collection experience in both Qualitative and Quantitative methodologies. Prior to joining Jackson Associates she worked for CPResearch for 20 years, where she held the role of Vice President of Operations and Marketing. There she was ultimately responsible for ensuring that up to 22 nationally-represented data collection offices operated efficiently and productively.
When not devoting herself to her career, Leslie enjoys spending time with her husband of 14 years, both on and off the tennis courts. She is also extremely passionate about helping those less fortunate. She has served as the lead representative for several mission trips, both in and out of the country, and she is a firm believer that giving back is what truly brings happiness to one's life.
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