Amperage LLC has acquired Vernon Research Group (VRG), a nationally respected market research firm in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  

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. 

Longtime VRG researchers Dr. Lori Dockery and Andrew Juhl are staying on board to provide their expertise. Robin Frost, an experienced strategist and researcher with Amperage, has been named managing director of Vernon Research Group. 

 This strategic acquisition enhances Amperage Marketing’s ability to deliver data-driven marketing and fundraising solutions. With Vernon Research Group as a partner, Amperage Marketing + Fundraising can offer deeper insights and stronger strategies through independent research.  

 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,”  says Bryan Earnest, owner of Amperage LLC and president & CEO of Amperage Marketing + Fundraising. 

The business units will function independently to ensure objectivity, protect data integrity and maintain confidentiality of their respective clients.  

To learn more about Vernon Research Group’s services and expertise, visit https://www.vernonresearch.com/.