Research Director Rolls With The Changes
• Annapolis, MD-based Research Director, Inc. announces several key staff moves, starting with the news that Kathryn Boxill, Quality Control Team Manager, has retired after over 25 years with the company. Founder & CEO Marc Greenspan reflects on Boxill’s vast contributions and impact on the company, stating, “She was the second employee we hired back in 1996. I interviewed her at my dining room table before we moved into our first office in 1997. She has played an important role in every stage of our company’s success since then. We wish her the best in the next phase of her journey.”
Boxill commented, “In my 25+ years at Research Director, Inc. I have been blessed to work with this exceptional organization. I’m grateful for the abundance of rewarding opportunities I’ve had to grow and thrive personally and professionally. I thank the company for giving me the opportunity to support, educate, and create relationships with amazing teams. In the ever-changing Radio industry, I’ve admired how Research Director, Inc. has consistently learned to pivot, shift, and explore strategies to add value to our clients and, in turn, our company. And, I have no doubt that the company will continue to grow stronger. The next phase of my life is knocking and while I am not certain of what the future holds, I’m excited and looking forward to exploring life with purpose, passion, and service.”
It was concurrently announced that Nakia Smith has taken on additional duties as Client Services Consultant & Senior Team Lead. Greenspan stated, “Nakia has been an integral part of Research Director, Inc. for the past 21 years. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her additional role that will continue to serve our clients well.” Smith will continue to serve clients and adds the responsibilities of team training and industry education to her duties.
And there’s more: Matthew Wright has been upped from Research Assistant to Quality Control Team Supervisor & Graphic Designer, and Lucas Gordon and Andrew Wilson join the company as Media Data Analysts. “We are excited to welcome Matthew into his new role,” Greenspan said of Wright. “He brings a unique skill set that will ensure we continue to give our clients exceptional service and support as Research Director, Inc. grows.” Gordon graduated from the University of Maryland with a BA in Information Technology and a minor in Leadership of Innovation Technology. Wilson has a degree in Business Management from Temple University and was responsible for all analytics and tracking at his previous employer.
Pictured, above, (l-r): Kathryn Boxill, Nakia Smith, Matthew Wright, Lucas Gordon and Andrew Wilson.
