Our Team

Meet the Team

At Ventana Research, we believe the right people make the difference. At its core, the Ventana eXperience is built and fulfilled by our dedicated team members. From Client Success and Sales to our Analysts and support teams, every person at Ventana Research strives to help our clients succeed.

LEADERSHIP TEAM   ANALYST TEAM

 CLIENT SUCCESS TEAM   PRODUCTS TEAM   MARKETING TEAM   FINANCE & REVENUE TEAM

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Leads the firm’s overall client experience and client success team for fulfilling on the mission for optimizing Ventana eXperience.

Marisela Lewis

SVP of Client Experience

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Over three decades of experience and expertise in the technology industry, leads the vision and overall direction of Ventana Research.

Mark Smith

CEO and Chief Research Officer

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Leads the firm’s overall product portfolio and team for advisory, consultative, education and research and the experience in using them.

Jeff Orr

SVP of Products

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Over three decades of experience and expertise in leading growth in revenue teams in analyst to investment firms.

Tucker Edmundson

SVP of Revenue

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Over three decades of experience and expertise in the Office of Finance and manages the overall business technology research efforts.

Robert D. Kugel, CFA

SVP & Research Director
of Business Research

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Over three decades of experience and manages the overall technology research and expertise in data and analytics technology and processes.

David Menninger

SVP & Research Director
of Technology Research

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Tony joined Ventana Research in 2019 and is responsible for growing the firm’s new business and revenue potential.

Tony Carrini

VP of Business Development

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Dana is responsible for the management of the firm's revenue and cost operations across finance, accounting, benefits, and administration.

Dana Billingsley

SVP of Finance & Administration

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Stacey joined the firm in 2020 and is responsible for the marketing and communication efforts of Ventana Research.

Stacey Durden

VP of Marketing

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Over three decades of experience and expertise in the technology industry, leads the vision and overall direction of Ventana Research.

Mark Smith

CEO & Chief Research Officer

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Over three decades of experience and manages the overall technology research and expertise in data and analytics technology and processes.

David Menninger

SVP & Research Director
of Technology Research

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Over three decades of experience and expertise in the Office of Finance and manages the overall business technology research efforts.

Robert D. Kugel, CFA

SVP & Research Director
of Business Research

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Three decades covering applications and technology supporting the engagement and interactions supporting customer experience across customer service and contact centers, to marketing and selling channels.

Keith Dawson

VP & Research Director
of Customer Experience Research

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Over two decades of experience covering analytics and data, with a specific focus on emerging data technologies in operations and analytics.

Matt Aslett

VP & Research Director
of Analytics and Data Research

Stephen-Hurrell

Over three decades of experience as a product leader leading the expertise in Office of Revenue in the buying and selling of products and services.

Stephen Hurrell

VP & Research Director
of Office of Revenue Research

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Over two decades of experience in human capital management covering the span of engaging the workforce and value of people in the organization.

Quincy Valencia

VP & Research Director
of Human Capital Management

Research Analysts

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Passionate research analyst and a tech enthusiast, researching software technologies in Analytics and Big Data.

Tejas Singh

Research Analyst

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Technology research professional and enthusiast in the Customer Experience and Office of Revenue expertise areas helping guide the technology industry.

Hayden Christie

Research Analyst

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Research analyst with over a decade of experience focused on the Office of Finance and Human Capital Management at Ventana Research.

Matthew Gindin

Senior Research Analyst

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Research analyst focused on technology research in Digital Business to help organizations become effective and modern in their operations.

Mawish Rahman

Research Analyst

Client Success Team

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Leads the firm’s overall client experience and client success team for fulfilling on the mission for optimizing Ventana eXperience.

Marisela Lewis

SVP of Client Experience

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Seth is responsible for engaging clients with products and services and best possible Ventana eXperience.

Seth Roy

Client Success Manager

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Chris is responsible for engaging clients with products and services and best possible Ventana eXperience.

Chris Olson

Senior Client Success Manager

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Michele is responsible for engaging clients with products and services and best possible Ventana eXperience.

Michele Brouse

Senior Client Success Manager

Products Team

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Ryan has more than 17 years of experience in the business technology industry and is responsible for the production of the full complement of digital content products we offer.

Ryan Swagerty

Senior Director of Content Services

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Lindsay joined the firm in 2021 and is responsible for management, execution and continuous innovation of the research programs and portfolios at Ventana Research.

Lindsay Johnston

Senior Director of Research Products

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Energetic, young professional who brings a fresh perspective to the market research industry, with a passion for managing projects and working collaboratively with a team.

Renae Christie

Product Manager

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Leads the firm’s overall product portfolio and team for advisory, consultative, education and research and the experience in using them.

Jeff Orr

SVP of Products

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Heather is the Product Manager of Education Products, leveraging 12 years of publishing experience to create engaging education products.

Heather Howland

Senior Manager of Education Products

Marketing Team

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Stacey joined the firm in 2020 and is responsible for the marketing and communication efforts of Ventana Research.

Stacey Durden

VP of Marketing

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Riki Lawson

Senior Digital Marketing Manager

Finance & Revenue Team

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Dana is responsible for the management of the firm's revenue and cost operations across finance, accounting, benefits, and administration.

Dana Billingsley

SVP of Finance & Administration

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Tony joined Ventana Research in 2019 and is responsible for growing the firm’s new business and revenue potential.

Tony Carrini

VP of Business Development

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Over three decades of experience and expertise in leading growth in revenue teams in analyst to investment firms.

Tucker Edmundson

SVP of Revenue

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Oversees the operations and alignment of the firm’s processes to achieve revenue goals across the organization.

Kirsten Ekman

Director of Revenue Operations

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Over two decades of experience developing content and demand generation strategies to help clients better reach their markets through research and guidance.

Jeff Lynn

Senior Director of Client Development

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Lisa is the Senior Business Performance Manager, guiding the firm’s business through market development, and operational best practices.

Lisa Lusk

Senior Manager of Business Performance

The Ventana eXperience (VX)

The Ventana eXperience (VX) represents who we are as a firm. It reflects our philosophy and how our firm operates daily, and it is built into our mission statement.

We do not take these words lightly. We believe there must be an empathic approach that extends across every touchpoint in the client journey, and that we must always act in accordance with five core principles:

1. We listen to your goals

2. We engage with your team

3. We align with your needs

4. We continually improve our services

5. We deliver on the value promised

To learn more about the Ventana eXperience,
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