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In 1986, Kohs accepted a Dean's Scholarship (half tuition) to attend [[Directory:Emory University|Emory University]] in [[Directory:Atlanta|Atlanta]], [[Directory:Georgia|Georgia]].  Graduating magna cum laude in 1990 with a [[Bachelor of Arts|Bachelor's degree]] in History, Kohs accepted a Russell Conwell Fellowship (full tuition, plus annual stipend) to attend [[Directory:Temple University|Temple University]] in [[Directory:Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]], [[Directory:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]].  There, he pursued a PhD degree which combined elements of Military History and Quantitative Methods in Geography.  Simultaneously, he worked as a dormitory faculty member at the boys' boarding school, [[Directory:The School at Church Farm|The School at Church Farm]].  After passing the comprehensive exams and completing work on about one-quarter of his dissertation (which was to have covered the aviation industry in Eastern European during the 1930's), Kohs opted to leave academia with his [[Master of Arts|Masters degree]] to pursue a career in marketing research.   

In 1986, Kohs accepted a Dean's Scholarship (half tuition) to attend [[Directory:Emory University|Emory University]] in [[Directory:Atlanta|Atlanta]], [[Directory:Georgia|Georgia]].  Graduating magna cum laude in 1990 with a [[Bachelor of Arts|Bachelor's degree]] in History, Kohs accepted a Russell Conwell Fellowship (full tuition, plus annual stipend) to attend [[Directory:Temple University|Temple University]] in [[Directory:Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]], [[Directory:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]].  There, he pursued a PhD degree which combined elements of Military History and Quantitative Methods in Geography.  Simultaneously, he worked as a dormitory faculty member at the boys' boarding school, [[Directory:The School at Church Farm|The School at Church Farm]].  After passing the comprehensive exams and completing work on about one-quarter of his dissertation (which was to have covered the aviation industry in Eastern European during the 1930's), Kohs opted to leave academia with his [[Master of Arts|Masters degree]] to pursue a career in marketing research.   

Having worked for three previous research firms ([[Directory:Data and Management Counsel|Data & Management Counsel]], [[Directory:Research Works|Research Works]], and [[Directory:ICR|ICR]]), Kohs is now Director of Market Research, Planning, and Analysis at [[Directory:Comcast|Comcast Business]].  His work includes mostly quantitative survey data collection among business decision-maker audiences; however, some qualitative research and financial management initiatives are regularly on his plate, too.  Primary research areas include product concept testing, pricing optimization, customer satisfaction, and advertising effectiveness.  His publications include a white paper about [http://www.icrsurvey.com/docs/MR%20for%20PR.doc market research for PR] and a co-authored medical journal article about [http://www.ajronline.org/cgi/data/183/3/DC1/1 computed tomography in clinical practice].

Having worked for three previous research firms ([[Directory:Data and Management Counsel|Data & Management Counsel]], [[Directory:Research Works|Research Works]], and [[Directory:ICR|ICR]]), Kohs is now Director of Market Research, Planning, and Analysis at [[Directory:Comcast|Comcast Business]].  His work includes mostly quantitative survey data collection among business decision-maker audiences; however, some qualitative research and financial management initiatives are regularly on his plate, too.  Primary research areas include product concept testing, pricing optimization, customer satisfaction, and advertising effectiveness.  His publications include a white paper about [[Directory:Using_Marketing_Research_for_Public_Relations|market research for PR]] and a co-authored medical journal article about [http://www.ajronline.org/cgi/data/183/3/DC1/1 computed tomography in clinical practice].

Kohs has recently expanded his reach into entrepreneurial ventures centering on wiki editing and optimization. <ref name="AP article">{{cite news|last=Bergstein|first=Brian|title=Idea of paid entries roils Wikipedia|publisher=[[Directory:Associated Press|Associated Press]] and [[Directory:MSNBC|MSNBC]]|date=2007-01-24|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16793247/|accessdate=2007-03-27}}</ref> This includes the launch of his [[Directory:MyWikiBiz|MyWikiBiz]] service.  He also writes about wikis as a citizen journalist at [http://www.examiner.com/wiki-edits-in-national/gregory-kohs Examiner.com].

Kohs has recently expanded his reach into entrepreneurial ventures centering on wiki editing and optimization. <ref name="AP article">{{cite news|last=Bergstein|first=Brian|title=Idea of paid entries roils Wikipedia|publisher=[[Directory:Associated Press|Associated Press]] and [[Directory:MSNBC|MSNBC]]|date=2007-01-24|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16793247/|accessdate=2007-03-27}}</ref> This includes the launch of his [[Directory:MyWikiBiz|MyWikiBiz]] service.  He also writes about wikis as a citizen journalist at [http://www.examiner.com/wiki-edits-in-national/gregory-kohs Examiner.com].