Sean guides the overall market research and consulting practice for RRC Associates. His background in downtown management and tourism/recreation, as well as a unique perspective on visitor experiences, special events, and retailing, is invaluable to…
Archives: Team Members
Jake Jorgenson, Ph.D.
Jake has over a decade of experience in visitor research specifically revolving around parks and public land, outdoor recreation, and tourism. Prior to joining RRC, Jake worked for the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research…
Chris Cares
Chris possesses a diverse background in quantitative and qualitative research for a wide variety of clients. A founding partner of RRC Associates, he specializes in practical applications of research to problem-solving for public sector, non-profit…
David Becher
David has served as the lead analyst on market research projects for a variety of clients in the skiing, tourism, and real estate industries. He has also served as the primary planner/analyst on a variety…
Jeremy Sage, Ph.D.
Jeremy specializes in tourism & recreation economics, visitor use management, regional economic analysis, as well as survey development, deployment, and analysis. He brings more than ten years of post-Ph.D. experience in socioeconomic-based actionable research. As…
Colin Cares
Based in Carbondale, Colorado, Colin is a highly skilled data analyst and data visualist. Colin also has an in-depth background in digital marketing platforms and tools, including experience with Google Analytics, Doubleclick, Bid Manager, AdWords,…
Lucy Harbor
Lucy is an interdisciplinary social scientist and project manager. Drawing on a diverse research background in the study of human behavior and opinions, she is able to address our clients’ nuanced questions about their visitors…
Ethan Adams
Ethan is an experienced social scientist with a background in quantitative and qualitative research. Ethan joined RRC Associates in 2018 bringing experience conducting custom research for public and private institutions, including program evaluations, employee and…
Kailyn Haskovec
Kailyn excels in project management for parks and recreation research at RRC Associates. With a rich background in state and local government and parks and recreation, she offers invaluable insights into the industry. Her adeptness…
Sarah Levin
Based in Carbondale, Colorado, Sarah is an Associate at RRC with expertise in snowsports research. Leveraging her experience as a marketing data & analytics manager for outdoor brands, she excels at using an analytical perspective…
Kara Snawder
Kara joined RRC as a data analyst in September of 2021, bringing a strong background in social research and quantitative analysis. Her personal philosophy is rooted in using statistical rigor to produce actionable solutions and…
Glen Oglesby
Glen joined the RRC team in February 2022 with his background as an environmental social science researcher and experience in quantitative and spatial data analysis. His background as a researcher, coupled with his experience in…
Jimmy Howe
Jimmy joined RRC in July 2022. After nearly a decade spent in ski and outdoor recreation industries across the West, he brings his firsthand knowledge of mountain communities to RRC’s research projects. His graduate research…
Austin Lackey
Austin joined RRC Associates as a Data Scientist in July 2024, driven by his ambition to innovate mobility research and AI utilization. He holds a B.S. in Data Science from Colorado State University and resides…
Aiden Sage
Aiden Sage joined RRC Associates as a Data Analyst in September 2025 and is based in Boise, Idaho. He brings a strong background in tourism analytics and GIS, including resident-sentiment research and advanced mapping for…
Donna Kubancik
Donna has been a member of the RRC Associates team since 2003. Her evolving roles include data processing while serving as the office manager. She is the glue that holds our team together! Donna has…
Katie Darrah
With over 18 years at RRC, Katie has vast experience working on a variety of projects from downtown studies, parks and recreation surveys, and snowsports research. She is able to use her broad range of…
Kelli Walker
Kelli joined RRC in May 2022 as the Business Manager. After a number of years in Wealth Management as an Analyst and Associate, she brings a strong business background to the company. At RRC, Kelli’s…