Cohn comes to Widmeyer from survey research and consulting firm Fabrizio, McLaughlin & Associates, where as senior vice president he managed a research team focused on security issues, corporate social responsibility, financial education and regulatory concerns for a variety of clients, including Visa.

He has also served as a senior analyst at Lake Snell Perry & Associates and as research director for Fingerhut/Granados Opinion Research.

Widmeyer principal Margaret Dunning said: “Ron’s expertise in assessing public opinion for corporate, association and public affairs clients is a perfect match. His knowledge and experience will further enhance Widmeyer’s research-based approach to communications.”