Amperage LLC has acquired Vernon Research Group (VRG), a market research firm in Cedar Rapids.
Vernon Research Group’s President Linda Kuster retired from the firm, marking the right time for a transition. Vernon Research Group continues to operate under the same name and remains in Cedar Rapids.
VRG researchers Lori Dockery and Andrew Juhl are remaining at the company, according to Amperage’s website. Robin Frost, strategist and researcher with Amperage, has been named managing director of Vernon Research Group.
VRG joined Amperage Marketing + Fundraising as business units of Amperage LLC.
“We know the importance of maintaining a strong brand like Vernon Research Group, which has been providing its clients with high-quality insights and solutions for 38 years. And we look forward to growing and adapting the business for today’s client needs,” said Bryan Earnest, owner of Amperage LLC and president & CEO of Amperage Marketing + Fundraising in a statement.
The business units will function independently.
