Allan Hales

Allan has a passion for accounting and tax planning. He received his bachelor’s degree in accounting in 2013 and completed his master’s degree in 2015. He started working in public accounting in 2013, working at a local firm prior to retaining a position at RSM in 2016. He was introduced to L&E while working at another firm in 2022, and decided to make the jump to join the team at L&E in 2024.

Allan is a southern guy from the Cape Fear region of NC. He is a family man first for his wife and two children. Allan enjoys spending time with his family, listening to country music, hunting, fishing, and making the required journal entry every now and then.

April Collier

With a career that spans Recruiting, Client Services, Finance, and Human Resources, all at L&E Research, April brings a well-rounded perspective to her role as Director of HR & Compliance at L&E Research that allows her to lead with a comprehensive perspective and insight.

Outside the office, April enjoys gardening and has recently embraced home renovation, dedicating her weekend hours to restoring and revitalizing two family estate homes. She’s also a proud mom of three adult children, navigating the joys and challenges of this new stage of life as they pursue careers of their own.

Amanda Roush

Amanda has been in the market research industry since the beginning of 2018. Before that, she worked at doctors’ offices utilizing her medical billing and coding certificate. She has a passion for what she does and enjoys her current management role with L&E as a Programming Manager.

Amanda lives in Pickerington, Ohio, with her husband, kids, and two dogs. When not working, she spends most of her time with her family or at sporting events for her children. They sure keep her busy! Amanda enjoys crafting, walking, and being outdoors. Her favorite place to vacation is anywhere with a beach or mountains!

 

Trenny Selfridge

Trenny brings a passion for people, connection, and relationship-building to the market research industry. She is driven by a forward-thinking mindset, focusing on possibilities rather than limitations to deliver impactful, success-oriented solutions.

Trenny is an avid music lover and passionate gardener. During the colder months, she enjoys diving into documentaries and foreign films with subtitles.

Tom Sampson

Tom has been in the market research industry since 2021 and he absolutely loves it! Every study and client is different and that’s what’s so exciting about this industry. Tom graduated with a bachelors degree from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado with a focus in Education. However, he decided to switch career paths and went into the banking industry then management. Once he joined L&E, he has not looked back and thrives here.

Becky Parham

With over 25 years of experience as a middle school science teacher in Greensboro, NC, Becky has dedicated her career to education and community development. After a rewarding tenure in the classroom, Becky transitioned to a new chapter, moving back to Raleigh to explore fresh challenges. Becky began working in the corporate sector as a Customer Service Representative while working as a substitute teacher. Soon she became the Raleigh CSA and then moved to the full-time position of CSM.

Toya Garner

Toya has been working in the client service industry since 2011. She brings extensive leadership and administrative expertise to her role as Client Services Manager, honed through experience in both the non-profit and corporate sectors. As a dedicated servant-leader, Toya is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and fostering strong team dynamics.

Fara Laura Faz

Fara has been in the market research industry since 2007 and joined L&E Research in 2020. With 13 years of recruiting experience, 4 years in management, and 10 years as an event planner, she brings strong leadership and organizational skills to every project. Fara expertly manages each phase from start to finish and is deeply committed to client satisfaction, always striving to go above and beyond expectations with professionalism and care.

Fara is a proud mother of three and grandmother of three – a role she cherishes above all else. In her free time, she enjoys writing, crafting, painting, beach trips, movie nights, and traveling throughout the U.S. Her greatest creative passion is photography, which she sees as a powerful way to preserve the moments that matter most.

 

Josh Bradley

Josh has worked for L&E since 2014, coming on board during the Cincinnati acquisition. Originally working as a Screener Programmer, Josh took on the responsibilities working exclusively on the audio and video systems of quickly growing facilities. Josh has made visits to each and every location for installation and maintenance on L&E’s top-of-the-line A/V systems.

Born and raised in Cincinnati, specifically in the old GM plant town of Norwood, Josh started in the market research industry not long after high school. He is an electric harmonica blues player, vinyl record collector, lifelong Trekkie, and horror movie enthusiast. At present, he is also an avid reader with more unread books than read.

 

Jen Jump

Jen is a seasoned market research professional. Quickly advancing from a Recruiter role to project management within her first 18 months, she has since expanded her expertise across Project Management, Account Management, and currently serves as a Business Development Executive. Jen is deeply client-focused, bringing a passion for uncovering insights and navigating the complexities of each project. She excels at guiding clients through research design, offering strategic and valuable insight.

Jen and her husband Colin have three kiddos – Parker, Ella and Reagan. They enjoy trips to Disney as a family and taking cruises (couples only!). They having been living in North Carolina since 2004 but call Buffalo and Pittsburgh their hometowns. Jen is also an avid reader and puzzle-lover.