Principals/Owners/Key Leadership Team

Mary Ann Smith-Janas founded Marketry in 1995 and has since handled hundreds of projects for a diverse array of national corporate clients. Peeling away the layers to get to the heart of the matter comes naturally to Mary Ann. She has a knack for getting participants to open up and share the rich insights that clients need to make decisions. Mary Ann’s combination of experience, curiosity, and passion make her a leader in the field of qualitative research. With a Master’s in Communication Research from the University of Georgia, Mary Ann is armed with the deep knowledge needed to approach any client’s challenges. Under her leadership, Marketry has won several awards:

AWARDS:

• Small Business Person of the Year, Birmingham Area Chamber of Commerce
  
• Top Women-Owned Businesses, Birmingham Business Journal [for 4 years]
  

AFFILIATIONS & TRAINING:

• Qualitative Research Consultants Association (QRCA)
  
• American Marketing Association (AMA)
  
• Past President, Birmingham Chapter
  
• Pharmaceutical Marketing Research Group (PMRG)
  
• Marketing Research Association (MRA)
  
• National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
  
• RIVA Moderator Training
  
• Burke Moderator Training