Company - Team

	Bernie Porn, Founding Principal and President Bernie Porn is a partner and President of EPIC▪MRA. Drawing on three decades of research and communication experience, Mr. Porn's primary role with the firm involves the writing and analysis of the survey research conducted for EPIC▪MRA 's clients. He is also looked to by members of the media, academia and others for commentary on the wide spectrum of topics researched by the firm. Mr. Porn is a graduate of Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, majoring in urban affairs and schooled in statistics. He was a staff member in the Michigan House of Representatives for nineteen years, serving as the Director of Communications from 1990 to 1992. He worked extensively on the 1981 and 1991 Michigan legislative and congressional redistricting. Contact me at: bernie@epicmra.com
	John F. Cavanagh, JD, Founding Principal and Secretary-Treasurer An original founder of EPIC▪MRA, Mr. Cavanagh serves as Secretary-Treasurer and as the chief financial officer and administrator for the firm. He also fills the capacity of general counsel. Notwithstanding his administrative responsibilities, Mr. Cavanagh is closely involved in the substantive research work of the firm, from sample design and questionnaire development to survey presentations and moderating focus groups. Mr. Cavanagh graduated cum laude from Michigan State University with a degree in Criminal Justice. He earned his Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, being sworn in as a member of the Michigan Bar in 1983. Contact me at: john@epicmra.com
	Neal Richey, IT Manager Neal Richey is responsible for the firm's custom programming and sample production needs and has oversight of the firm's computer network. With a degree in computer science and over twenty-five years of experience with data processing and custom programming, Mr. Richey is charged with the development and maintenance of all company and client databases. In addition, he is the lead on programming the software used to analyze survey data. Contact me at: neal@epicmra.com
	Kelly Sullivan, Office Manager and Survey Administrator Kelly Sullivan oversees survey administration for EPIC▪MRA. This responsibility includes participation - to varying degrees - in all phases of a project. In addition, Mr. Sullivan assists in the programming necessary to analyze the survey data, a task well suited to his degree in mathematics from Michigan State University. Contact me at: kelly@epicmra.com