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Barbara Ogrizek is Director of Reckner facilities. Barbara’s career in the market research data collection business started in 1980 with Reckner. Her tenure encompasses all areas of market research: from mall facility manager to field director. Currently Barbara leads the business development efforts of Reckner’s five Impulse “Top Rated” facilities, specializing in consumer and medical qualitative and quantitative research. Barbara’s clients regard her as THE expert in methodology, timing, and logistics for all aspects of data collection. She also serves on the Executive Board of First Choice Facilities, a network of owner operated Focus Group facilities across the U.S. Professional affiliations include MRA, CASRO, and PMRG. Barbara has a BS in Education from Indiana University of PA. In her spare time Barbara loves to garden and hike, as well as anything that has to do with nature and the outdoors.

 

 

Dan Salbreiter has over seven years of marketing research experience. He leads the 50+ member operations team responsible for studies taking place in Reckner’s Oak Creek, Wisconsin facility. In addition to extensive experience in all modes of recruiting, study execution, staff training and development Dan provides high-touch service to his clients, taking the time to understand their unique situation and goals to ensure a successful project and positive experience in his facility. Dan holds a B.S. in Communication and Public Relations with a minor concentration in Marketing from UW Eau Claire. Dan spends most of his free time with family—although it isn’t unusual to find him camping, hiking and fishing throughout all seasons.

 

 

Gina Cassel is the Senior Vice President of Operations for Reckner. Her responsibilities include the overall management of all of Reckner’s data collection facilities, project managers and support staff. Gina has been in the market research industry for 26 years. Seventeen years have been spent on the data collection side of the business, working with both medical and consumer clients. In addition to her years in data collection, Gina spent eight years working as a field director for a full-service medically focused research firm. Gina has extensive experience in both qualitative and quantitative research logistics which enables her to lead her teams in creatively and successfully completing projects for all of Reckner’s clients. Gina holds a Bachelors Degree in Marketing from West Chester University, West Chester, PA. Gina enjoys the water and is an avid boater. You will find her most weekends floating on the Chesapeake Bay.

 

 

Jason Gamber is our Executive Director, Quantitative Healthcare Research Services. Jason has over a decade of experience in quantitative healthcare operations in both full service and data collection. He manages the Quantitative department, which includes Project Management, Programming and Sample. Jason has expertise in every mode of quantitative pharmaceutical research, both in the United States and internationally. His broad knowledge of therapeutic areas and years on the client side of full-service research enables him to provide clients with insightful project solutions. Prior to joining Reckner, Jason spent many years at a leading market research and consulting agency, working closely with industry respected researchers. Jason has a B.S. in Marketing from Drexel University and his professional affiliations include membership in the Pharmaceutical Market Research Group (PMRG) and CASRO (Council of American Research Survey Organizations). Jason enjoys cooking, fishing, waterfowl hunting, and spending time with family.

 

 

Jeff Histand is the Vice President of Reckner Healthcare. He has over 13 years of experience in marketing research, qualitative and quantitative data collection, operations management, and client development/satisfaction. Jeff’s in-depth knowledge of the complexities of pharmaceutical and healthcare data collection allows him to help clients think through all the details and achieve the results they need to make intelligent business decisions. Jeff's professional affiliations and interests include PMRG, PBIRG, and EphMRA. Jeff is an avid professional sports fan, especially teams based in Philadelphia. He also enjoys family outings, golf, and travel.

 

 

Michael Georgianna joined the Reckner team in 2007 and is responsible for managing the daily operations of Reckner’s Center City Philadelphia facility at 1600 Market Street. He effectively interfaces with clients and research project management staff to ensure quality study execution. As well as being an integral part of Reckner, Michael is an active member of MRA, Philadelphia Chapter where he currently serves as Secretary. Before joining Reckner, Michael worked as Marketing Manager and then Director of Operations for GlobalFit and was an Account Manager for the corporate imaging and design firm Desgrippes Gobé and Associates in New York City. Michael is a graduate of Rutgers College, Rutgers University with a double major in Economics and Computer Science. “Sculling on the Schuylkill!” is Michael’s favorite outdoor activity. He also enjoys running, biking and rollerblading. When indoors, Michael likes to cook for his family, neighbors and friends. Everyone always says you’ll never go hungry in his house.

 

 

Peter Grubb has more than 14 years of marketing research experience. He leads the 150-member operations team responsible for studies in our Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Wisconsin facilities. In addition to extensive experience in all modes of recruiting, study execution, physical plant design, as well as staff training and development, Peter provides high-touch service to his clients, taking the time to understand their unique situation and goals. This approach ensures a successful project and positive experience in any Reckner facility. Peter holds a B.A. in Psychology from Juniata College. Peter enjoys camping, fishing, the beach and watching his kids play sports. Pete is also our Executive Chef for company picnics and cookouts.

 

 

Peter Reckner is the Sr. Vice President, Reckner Healthcare. Peter has over 18 years of experience in marketing research data collection spanning across many industry segments. For the past several years, Peter has specialized in pharmaceutical and healthcare research. Over his career, Peter has worked in account management, operations management, IT, and data processing with an expertise in technology-based research. Peter has extensive experience surveying a wide range of audiences across a variety of methodologies and geographies, both in the US and internationally. He has collaborated with clients on project design and methodology to provide the most insightful results. Peter is a member of CASRO (Council of American Research Survey Organizations) and Pharmaceutical Market Research Group (PMRG).

 

 

Sandy Schoeffling’s career encompasses over 18 years of marketing research and data collection experience. Prior to her tenure at Reckner, Sandy held positions as a Quantitative Field Supervisor, Staff Trainer, Qualitative Project Manager and Facility Manager for Mars Research. During her ten years with Reckner, she has been the Mount Laurel, NJ facility manager and has overseen the facility’s project management team. Sandy’s reputation is built on a thorough understanding of best practices with a central focus on customer satisfaction. She excels at managing projects across a diverse range of industries including pharmaceutical, technology, sensory, financial, construction and food service. Her team has been a recipient of the industry standard Impulse Survey of Focus Facilities “Top Rated” award for the past eight years. Sandy enjoys cooking and creating healthy recipes using all natural foods, reading whodunit mysteries and taking long walks with her best friend, husband Tom.

 

 

Susan Phillippe is the Director of Reckner Healthcare. Over the past fifteen years, Susan has overseen 1500+ quantitative projects with physicians, allied healthcare professionals and consumers with ailments. Her depth and breadth of experience is recognized by clients and colleagues who consider her one of the top experts in quantitative medical data collection. Susan offers operational consultative expertise to clients and is an expert in domestic and international quantitative medical recruiting practices and management, and online data collection. Her professional affiliations include PMRG, PBIRG, CASRO and EphMRA. Susan is a huge sports fan, traveling yearly to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four. She is a fan of Sudoku and enjoys bowling weekly in a league. A major part of Susan’s life is adopting retired racing greyhounds and providing them with their forever home.

 

 

   
   
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