PINNACLE RESEARCH GROUP - Key Persons


DENNIS HACKER

Job Titles:
  • DIRECTOR of RESEARCH
Dennis has a research background that now spans more than 15 years. He is our resident technology expert, and a professional website designer as well. He has handled projects as diverse as power tools and HDTV to dental implants and biotechnology. His "low-key" style immediately puts respondents at ease and sets the stage for his skilled in-depth probing.

DR. LAUREN BREWER

Job Titles:
  • CONSULTING PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr. Brewer has a Ph.D. in counseling psychology and is an expert in behavioral research. Her strength lies in her ability to apply psychological theories to our in-depth findings to further enhance your understanding of customers.

DR. THERESE CHAUVAUX-TURNBULL

Job Titles:
  • CONSULTING PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr. Chavaux-Turnbull is currently in private practice in St. Louis and has extensive counseling experience under her belt. She is highly skilled at helping respondents feel comfortable, open up and get the depth of information we are seeking. She also specializes in questionnaire design and statistical analysis.

Tanya Mingione - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Tanya Mingione is President of Pinnacle Research Group, LLC. She has over 20 years of research accomplishments ranging from developing and testing winning communications strategies for leading advertising agencies to formulating and directing strategic research studies for the world's foremost pharmaceutical corporations. Tanya is a seasoned psychological researcher, with a proven track record of identifying motivations, perceptions and attitudes and turning those findings into actionability. She is an insightful interviewer, writer and presenter. Prior to returning to the Midwest in 1997 and starting Pinnacle Research Group in 2002, Tanya managed a leading market research firm on the East Coast for more than ten years. Tanya is currently completing her Ph.D. program in Psychology.