Dr. Forbes holds a Ph.D. in Clinical and Cognitive Psychology from Clark University. Since 1982, Dr. Forbes has built the Forbes Consulting Group into a major resource for psychological consumer insight and strategic business planning that serves scores of major corporations domestically and internationally. As president and lead consultant at the Forbes Group, Dr. Forbes directs major market analysis initiatives through all phases from research through business implementation. His extensive experience in clinical qualitative research as well as quantitative methods provides strategic continuity for Forbes' clients as they move from learning to opportunity. Dr. Forbes' services as a consultant to senior executives are especially valued by a score of key clients ranging across a dozen industry sectors. Consultation to the advertising industry – leveraging twenty years of Forbes Group experience – is another focus of his practice.

Mr. Paul completed his undergraduate and graduate work in
the fields of social and developmental psychology at Boston University and Brandeis University, respectively. He has been with the Forbes Group since its inception in 1985. He has provided clients with the highest level of market research and consulting services including focus group moderation, concept and positioning development, and quantitative research design. Mr. Paul's experience over the past 20+ years has focused most strongly in the pharmaceutical, packaged goods and financial services industries.

Ms. Azoulay is the Managing Director of Forbes Consulting Group. She joined the company in 1999 as a Senior Project Manager and later as a Team Leader, where she managed teams across a wide range of quantitative projects. In her current role, Jessica oversees both the quantitative and qualitative operations, ensuring delivery of top notch products and unparalleled service. She has over 14 years of marketing research experience, serving a variety of research positions at major market research consulting firms and financial service organizations. Ms. Azoulay holds a BS in Social Psychology from Union College, with a concentration in organizational behavior.

Mike Myers is Vice President of Business Development for Forbes Consulting Group. He joined the company in 2006 and is chiefly responsible for managing the company's growing revenue stream by maximizing opportunities in existing markets, while developing and expanding business into new market sectors. Mr. Myers has over 20 years of experience in sales, consulting, training and management, working with companies throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. In his day to day operations, he oversees the company's senior account management team, ensuring that the organization provides the highest level of client satisfaction to all of its customers. Prior to joining Forbes Consulting, Mr. Myers was Vice President of WINNING, Inc., a sales and management training consulting firm. In this role, Mr. Myers provided sales and management skills development training for executive and sales professionals at organizations in over 20 different industries worldwide, from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. Mr. Myers holds a B.S. in Finance with a minor in accounting from St. Bonaventure University.

Gary E. Blumenthal, CPA, MST, has over 32 years of experience in both public accounting and private industry, and has been Chief Financial Officer at Forbes Consulting Group since 2006. In addition, he is a member of the adjunct faculties at both Bentley University and Stonehill College. He is a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants and is a former long-time member of the MSCPA's State Taxation Committee.