Mary Ann Smith-Janas is the founder of Marketry. For more than 20 years, she’s handled hundreds of projects for a diverse array of national corporate clients. Peeling away 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 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 Masters in Communication Research, Mary Ann is armed with the deep knowledge needed to approach any client’s challenges.

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