Scott Layne, President

Clear Direction. Experienced Leadership.
  
As President, Scott’s imaginative leadership style has been the catalyst for propelling Bellomy forward in an industry that gets more competitive every day.
  
Honing his skills at such well-known marketing firms as M/A/R/C Research and Directions Research, Scott has a proven track record of market research experience that goes back 20 years.
  
However, it’s here -- at Bellomy -- that Scott’s true talents as a resourceful and creative market researcher as well as a dynamic and focused business developer have been allowed to flourish. Scott has the capacity to view challenges from all perspectives and to offer effective solutions.  His ability to think outside the box and to apply experiences derived from a wide array of business industries has made him a leader in the research industry.

Scott maintains that the key to world-class marketing research is the triad of Knowledge, Technology and Science. A philosophy that has been infused throughout the company in a way that inspires and impels everyone at Bellomy to give their very best.
 
It’s a unique point-of-view. And it starts at the top.




Curt Anderson, Account Director

Insightful and compelling professional with a balanced approach to research and client advocacy.
 
Curt offers clients almost a decade of marketing research experience.  His approach to every challenge is always the same - practical, insightful and disciplined. Curt is renowned for possessing superior organizational skills. He leads by example and sets very high standards for everyone.  Curt is the consummate team player who enthusiastically supports his fellow workers.
 
In addition to being a skilled research practitioner, Curt is also a strong relationship builder with a disarming personality and a balanced commitment to both his clients and Bellomy Research, Inc. He is the person who is constantly looking for the win/win opportunity.  Curt’s strength lies in his ability to see issues clearly and to effectively get things done. He is extremely effective at enlisting the resources required to meet dynamic challenges.
 
Coworkers enjoy his broad smile and keen sense of humor, cheerfully engaging everyone he comes in contact with. 




Susan Cornish, VP - Account Director

Professional, confident, insightful, experienced…

Everything you might want in your research partner is exactly what you will find in Susan. With over 15 years of experience with national market research suppliers, and 4 years as a professor at a research university, Susan brings a high level of strategic consulting and research expertise to your projects.

Susan is a hands-on and rigorous researcher, and will work with you to solve the problem, whatever it takes. She is committed to providing clients with clear and succinct reporting with a focus on actionable findings and strategic implications.

Susan has worked with many Fortune 500 clients in the CPG, financial, retail and restaurant, and technology sectors and has conducted global research in more than 15 countries. She has managed account teams at several major research companies, and has developed expertise in several areas including market segmentation, new product optimization and positioning, brand image and equity studies, and customer loyalty research. Susan has hands-on experience with most multivariate analytical techniques.

When not immersed in a client study, Susan can be found indulging one of her many interests. She may be exploring that one remote location she has yet to visit and/or snapping photos of a subject that captures her creative eye.




Lynn Dube, VP - Account Director

A consummate professional who consistently exceeds expectations, Lynn exemplifies Bellomy’s positioning of "Expect More" and is committed to helping you "explore every option."

Perfectionism can be a good thing, especially if you’re the client.   Around here, Lynn is known for her enthusiastic and meticulous, detail-oriented approach to solving her clients' business issues -- essentially embracing her clients’ business issues as though they were her own. 

Lynn is special. As a team leader, Lynn possesses a unique combination of skills including a detailed knowledge of the industry, familiarity with the strengths of her team members and an ongoing awareness of the client’s needs.

It’s a time-tested skill-set Lynn developed as a former client with 21 years of marketing research experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.

Lynn understands your needs. She is able to provide a strategic, bottom-line-oriented Point-of-View to research findings. 

The secret to Lynn’s success is maintaining an open line of communication with her clients.  She communicates with her co-workers as well. She is notorious for using chocolate to lure unsuspecting coworkers into her office and then squeezing in an impromptu meeting or two.

Whatever it takes -- knowledge, teamwork, chocolate -- Lynn is someone you’ll be proud to have on your side.




Jeff Goldman, VP - Account Director

Uncommon Researcher. Uncommon results.

Jeff has a knack for earning the respect of the entire Bellomy team every single day.

Jeff has a true gift for marketing research and is unique in his skill set. He has an exceptional marketing sciences background and is equally adept at client services. Combining these skills has established Jeff as an accomplished marketing researcher who can address issues from every angle. Clients value Jeff because of his ability to grasp complex issues and translate their needs into actionable research.

Jeff enjoys a 17-year background in marketing research working in a broad range of industries. As evidenced by the reading materials on his desk, Jeff has a voracious appetite for new research methodologies. Jeff’s industry knowledge and experience have been a huge asset in Bellomy’s evolution from a traditional data collection company to a full service research and consultancy firm with a significant online presence.

When Jeff is not pursuing marketing research, he can be found somewhere along the coast applying different methodologies to catch "the one that got away." His co-workers like to remind him that he is statistically significant.




Karen Lefler, VP - Account Director

Leading apparel and consumer goods marketing research specialist. Building partnerships and delivering an expert’s Point-of-View.

Karen’s rich background as both a client as well as a research practitioner gives her unmatched industry insights that directly benefit Bellomy’s clients.

Karen leads an account team that focuses on the apparel/textile and consumer goods industries. She is the consummate professional, committed to the goals of extraordinary customer service, communication and service.  All of which means that, when Karen gives you her strategic insights and her expert Point-of-View, you can be confident you are listening to the voice of experience.

It’s experience that comes from 20 years as both a client and a supplier. So Karen knows the industry from all sides. 

Her perspective, knowledge and instincts are traits her clients expect and trust. Karen’s background is filled with the full spectrum of marketing research through her experience as a VP with CB&A Research and her 16 years with Sara Lee Hosiery where she was the Director of Consumer Research.

Karen brings a zest to her work that is truly unmatched in the industry. The combination of research professional, witty sense of humor and extensive industry experience, synergistically combine to make Karen a valued asset to any team.




Reggie Pasterczyk, VP - Account Director

Driven. Passionate.  Professional.
 
Accomplished marketing research professional with a drive for results.
 
Reggie’s drive comes from over two decades as marketing research practitioner. She has a balance of both client side and supplier experience in a variety of industries and has mastered the ability to come up with solutions despite the odds.
 
As a committed marketing research practitioner, she applies the decades of skill she has acquired to her role as Account Director.  She is a leader in positioning research and has vast experience in product/concept testing, market segmentation, advertising awareness and perception research. Reggie is also a nationally sought after key note speaker delivering industry based insights, most notably on demographic trends impacting the housing market.
 
Formerly the President of Intrepid Marketing Services, she also worked in the consumer packaged goods industry for 18 years in consumer research. Her background, insights, and perspectives collectively deliver an informed Point-of-View that has proven to be invaluable to both clients and her team members.
 
Reggie’s positive approach sets the tone for everything she does. When she’s not pursuing the challenge of finding the comprehensive answer to a demanding business issue, Reggie pursues the therapy of digging in her garden, spending time with her family and pets or traveling to some destination to just get away.




Jim Skinner, VP - Account Director

An eye for quality and an ear for the client.
 
As Account Director, Jim not only drives each project from inception, he continually challenges himself and his entire team to ensure that communication is open, clear and effective. 
 
Jim’s success as team leader lies largely in his capacity to perceive barriers not as problems but merely as challenges with attainable solutions.  It's this effective and inspired approach to problem solving and his can-do attitude that not only benefits his clients, but also spills over to his team members.
 
Jim’s been bringing that kind of enthusiasm to the table for many years as evidenced by his exceptional market research experience on the client side working with such companies as Carolina Manufacturer’s Service, and R.J. Reynolds.
 
We are glad to have him. Over the years,  Jim has developed a sense and understanding for the needs of his clients that is a cut above. Jim makes sure he’s involved with every phase of project management by always staying in sync with the client’s needs.
 
Work with Jim and you’ll come to appreciate his management skills, sense of humor and enthusiasm.
 
It’s a spirit that Jim shares both in and outside the office, volunteering his time and energy both in the conference room and in the community where he serves as a mentor and a leader.  




Courtney Dooley, Account Manager

In-depth knowledge and driven.

Courtney is knowledgeable in all aspects of marketing research. Armed with almost a decade of custom research experience, Courtney has honed her skills both domestically and while leading operations internationally. Prior to joining Bellomy, she worked for The NPD Group where she conducted research for many international companies across several different industries.

Courtney is that person that everyone would want working on their research. She just plain gets it. She moves fluidly between the issue driven world of the client and the scientific realm of marketing research. Her skills facilitate optimum results. Diligence is a key to her success. In addition to the energy she exudes, Courtney is on top of every detail. She is methodical in her management of every research project. Courtney's current research focus at Bellomy is in the consumer packaged goods industry.

When Courtney is not focusing on research, she enjoys traveling and photography.




Todd Jordan, Account Manager

Creative, energetic, strategically oriented and passionate about client service.

For 17 years, Todd Jordan has been managing marketing research studies with the goal of translating research findings into actionable business solutions. Always keeping an eye on the clients' overall objectives, Todd leads clients to get the most out of their data. The quality of his work is reflected in an unwavering focus on the needs of clients as he consistently surpasses their expectations.

Todd has fused his analytic acumen with client service excellence across several industries. He is respected by his colleagues as one who is constantly looking for efficiencies in process, marrying his interest in technology with solid methodological research practices. He has worked diligently in all previous positions to streamline data and reporting processes with much success.

Todd is one of those people everyone wants on their team. He has a passion for life and the drive to achieve.




Julie Hauser, Manager - Focus Group Facilities

Efficient and thorough in every facet of qualitative research.

Over the past twenty years, Julie has acquired a knowledge of field services that is difficult to match. Having worked in every area of field services, she has become an expert. Julie just knows exactly how to make qualitative research work the best to meet client needs.

Julie is efficiency in action. Field Services runs like a well-oiled machine. Whether it’s recruiting participants or setting up field studies, she has the ability to make everything work seamlessly. Julie and her team have a tremendous sense of the local community and how to secure the best results from qualitative research. Julie’s interest in each new job is what drives her to see that the best respondents are recruited for each project. She has an eye for detail and maintains the perfect balance of communication with clients.

Her pride in her work is evident through the professional manner in which she conducts herself, and her belief that only the best is good enough. Julie has a unique way of blending high standards with a personal touch. She always has a smile on her face and has a wonderful way of inspiring the best in everyone.