Senior Team

Academica Group brings together professional market researchers, experienced marketing strategists, a talented creative team and a specialized technology experts who share an unwavering commitment to evidence-based strategic marketing and communications.

Our leadership team includes:

Rod Skinkle, President & CEO
Philip Bliss, Chief Innovation Officer
Ken Steele, Senior Vice President - Education Marketing
David Beyer, Senior Vice President - Creative Director
Connie Phelps, Vice President - Operations

Our Client Service Team includes:

Bruce Thompson, Director of Client Relations
Steve Brown, Director of US Sales - South
Seth Gummere, Director of US Sales - North

Our Senior Expertise includes:

Oded VanHam, Director of Research
Tom Klawsuc, Director of Web Development
Peggy Sattler, Senior Policy Analyst