Patrick helped found Modern Survey and serves as Chief Executive Officer, responsible for providing direction and leadership to define and achieve the business' goals, mission and strategic vision.
For more than a decade, Patrick has led survey product development and computer based learning initiatives. Prior to founding Modern Survey in 1999, Patrick worked for American Express as a survey technology product designer. In that role, he spearheaded software development initiatives that supported the American Express international employee survey, 360-degree feedback program and internal training evaluation programs.
Patrick's leadership and vision have been on display for years in his many contributions to the arts and to his community. Patrick is an accomplished filmmaker and musician. He has played in rock & roll bands, worked as a writer and producer in the film and television industry in Minneapolis, New York, Los Angeles and at the Sundance Filmmaker's Lab, and has volunteered his time and energy to the Interact Center and Center for Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment. Patrick earned his BS degree in communication arts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
As Chief Operating Officer, Dan is responsible for the strategic, tactical and short-term operations management of Modern Survey. This includes the development, design, operation and improvement of the systems that deliver Modern Survey's superior products and services. In addition, Dan directs the development and maintenance of strategic technology partnerships.
Dan's professional career has included the role of head software engineer for the globally preeminent healthcare coverage provider United Healthcare. During his tenure at UHC, Dan successfully managed scores of technology projects, including managing complex technology platforms, software and hardware applications and Internet protocols.
Dan is an expert web technologist, software processor and Internet security specialist. Dan is also a versatile and innovative musician who plays several instruments and has shared billings with artists of national and international acclaim. He earned his BA degree in international relations from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
As President, Don helps develop the strategic vision and course for Modern Survey. Drawing on 14 years of experience in the field of employee measurement, Don also leads Modern Survey’s consulting and employee engagement practices while assisting in the creation of new products and services. Don’s areas of expertise include understanding of employee and customer motivations, development of effective leadership, and creating processes for gathering feedback from transitioning employees.
Prior to founding Modern Survey, Don consulted for American Express providing direction and management within the discipline of employee surveys and leadership development. Around the world—from Asia and Australia to the United Kingdom and across the United States—Don has designed and implemented customer, employee, and leadership surveys.
Among a variety of interests, Don volunteers his time to the A Better Chance Foundation and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. He is also a longtime, dedicated mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Don's undergraduate studies in Denmark and his stint as a professional basketball player in Germany help him think fast, respond judiciously, and lead his business team to success. He earned his degree in History and Mass Communications from St. Cloud State University.
As Vice President of Sales, Diane leads business development efforts, building relationships,
helping clients determine their needs, and helping Modern Survey meet its revenue goals.
Prior to joining Modern Survey, Diane served as Regional Vice President at Menttium
Corporation.
Diane is an active non-profit board member and has worked with many organizations
including Women’s Health Leadership Trust, HR Strategy Forum, Women in Technology,
Women on Boards, Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, and St. Stephen’s
Human Services. She is also a devoted disability advocate and loves yoga, international travel
and tango.
Diane earned her degree in Human Development from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota,
among the first graduating class to include female students. She has since earned a mini-MBA
from the University of St. Thomas.
Jennifer manages Modern Survey's marketing team and oversees the brand positioning and creative of Modern Survey. Working closely with senior leadership, sales, services, and product development, Jennifer works to ensure the consistency of Modern Survey's branding and imaging, and to boost the company's visibility through marketing efforts.
Heading up Modern Survey's client services department, Joan oversees department operations and leads a team of Project Managers and Client Support Specialists. Working to ensure operational efficiencies and project success, Joan uses her 20 plus years of industry experience to solidify Modern Survey's top-notch client service. Additionally, Joan provides expert project management and assists in the development of client relationships.
Steve's key mission is to help enhance Modern Survey's technology products and infrastructure. As a leader and mentor to Modern Survey's developers, network administrators, and technology team members, Steve supervises various programming tasks, ensures the efficiency of the technology team's internal procedures, and encourages the development of each technology team member. Additionally, Steve works to facilitate communication between technology team members and client/business levels, and also to set priorities and implement processes that will help improve product development.
Bridging Modern Survey’s Technology and Client Services departments, Bria oversees the technical execution of Modern Survey projects, including survey programming, data management and report design. Additionally, Bria establishes priorities for product/process efficiencies and provides technical direction and assistance to Modern Survey’s clients. Bria has a BS degree in Business from the University of Minnesota.
Bruce is a renowned employee survey expert with more than 25 years of human resource industry experience. Bruce develops Modern Survey’s standardized employee survey content and strategic planning for development of employee survey norms and benchmarking data. He also assists clients in interpreting their employee survey results.
Before joining the Modern Survey team, Bruce was the executive director of survey design and analysis at Gantz Wiley Research, Minneapolis. Previous to that he worked in the Human Resources Research Department at Control Data Corporation.
Bruce holds a BA in Psychology from Haverford College and a Ph.D in Social Psychology from the University of Minnesota (ABD).
As a leader in Modern Survey's technology department, Ben envisions and executes key technology initiatives and manages a team of developers ensuring the successful completion of all projects. Ben is responsible for the design, expansion and upkeep of Modern Survey's proprietary research tools. Additionally, Ben plays a critical role in maintaining product alignment for Modern Survey's product suite.
Lara oversees Modern Survey's human resources, financial, and legal needs, as well as facility management. Additionally, Lara manages Modern Survey's administrative personnel, ensuring administrative support for senior management.
