CONTACTS: Julie Harrison, Dan Pinger Public Relations, 513/564-0700

Nancy Bunn, Burke, Inc., 513/684-7509

Cincinnati, OH (November 815, 1999) – Burke, Inc., an international leader in custom research and business consulting, has promoted Jamie Baker-Prewitt to vice president and director of Consulting & Analytical Services (C&AS).

Jamie joined Burke, Inc. in 1992 as a senior analyst in C&AS. In 1995 she was promoted to C&AS group director, responsible for ensuring internal and external product satisfaction as well as providing consultation and analysis to many of Burke’s Fortune 500 clients.

Jamie was instrumental in the design and management of Burke Customer Satisfaction Associates’ Secure Customer Index^® database. She plays a key role in the ongoing R&D efforts of Burke Customer Satisfaction Associates (Burke CSA), and she has led Burke CSA in developing a more standard reporting system for customer satisfaction and measurement programs..

Additionally, she has been key to Burke’s campus/consortia recruiting.

"Jamie has been a tremendous asset to all of Burke’s divisions," said Jeff Miller, senior vice president of Burke, Inc. "Her strong quantitative knowledge, combined with her superior communication and organizational skills, are assets to Burke and our clients."

Jamie earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Ohio University, as well as a master’s degree in experimental psychology and a doctorate in social psychology, both from the University of Kentucky.

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Editor’s Note: Founded in 1931 and based in Cincinnati, Burke, Inc. is one of the premier international business research and consulting firms in the world. The Cincinnati-based firm has offices and affiliates in 40 countries, offering business solutions through the following strategic divisions: Burke Customer Satisfaction Associates, Burke Marketing Research, Burke Strategic Consulting Group, Internet Research Group and The Training & Development Center.