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'''Gregory J. Kohs''' is a [[marketing research]] practitioner and founder of Internet enterprises.  He is the youngest child of four, born in [[Directory:Jackson, Michigan|Jackson]], [[Directory:Michigan|Michigan]] to Richard and Loretta Kohs.  In 1981, he moved with his parents to Central Florida, settling in [[Directory:Winter Park, Florida|Winter Park]], [[Directory:Florida|Florida]].   

'''Gregory J. Kohs''' is a [[marketing research]] practitioner and founder of Internet enterprises.  He is the youngest child of four, born in [[Directory:Jackson, Michigan|Jackson]], [[Directory:Michigan|Michigan]] to Richard and Loretta Kohs.  In 1981, he moved with his parents to Central Florida, settling in [[Directory:Winter Park, Florida|Winter Park]], [[Directory:Florida|Florida]].   

Kohs now lives in [[Directory:West Chester, Pennsylvania|West Chester]], [[Directory:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]] with his wife, daughter, and a high-energy [[chihuahua]] mutt.  He is a director of market research and analysis at [[Directory:Comcast|Comcast Business]].  He founded or co-founded three Internet-based organizations:  Facts On Call, Inc. and the non-profit [[Directory:Internet Review Corporation|Internet Review Corporation]] (both now closed), and [[Directory:MyWikiBiz|MyWikiBiz.com]], which is a publicly-edited directory featuring over 80,000 pages of content.  Kohs serves as the Communications Director and member of the [[Directory:Church of the Loving Shepherd|Church of the Loving Shepherd]].

Kohs now lives in [[Directory:West Chester, Pennsylvania|West Chester]], [[Directory:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]] with his wife, daughter, and a high-energy [[chihuahua]] mutt.  He is a director of market research and analysis at [[Directory:Comcast|Comcast Business]].  He founded or co-founded three Internet-based organizations:  Facts On Call, Inc. and the non-profit [[Directory:Internet Review Corporation|Internet Review Corporation]] (both now closed), and [[Directory:MyWikiBiz|MyWikiBiz.com]], which is a publicly-edited directory featuring tens of thousands of pages of content.  Over the years, Kohs served as a volunteer director of the [[Directory:Church of the Loving Shepherd|Church of the Loving Shepherd]].

[[Image:Gregory_Kohs_persona.jpg|thumb|center|500px|MIT Media Lab's persona tool characterizes "Gregory Kohs"]]

[[Image:Gregory_Kohs_persona.jpg|thumb|center|500px|MIT Media Lab's persona tool characterizes "Gregory Kohs"]]

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].

* ''He's brilliant, he's consistent, he's astute, and he's funny.'' - '''Tim Davenport''', founder of Mutant Pop Records - June 1, 2014

* ''He's brilliant, he's consistent, he's astute, and he's funny.'' - '''Tim Davenport''', founder of Mutant Pop Records - June 1, 2014

* ''<Wikipedia> is lucky to have people like Greg; even if he never directly contributes to WP going forward, we're all well aware that he's a very intelligent and eloquent individual with a knack for investigative reporting.  He holds WP and the WMF to their word, and I personally thank him for that.'' - '''Wil Sinclair''', Partner of Lila Tretikov (Wikimedia Foundation executive director) - May 22, 2014

* ''<Wikipedia> is lucky to have people like Greg; even if he never directly contributes to <nowiki>[Wikipedia]</nowiki> going forward, we're all well aware that he's a very intelligent and eloquent individual with a knack for investigative reporting.  He holds <nowiki>[Wikipedia]</nowiki> and the <nowiki>[Wikimedia Foundation]</nowiki> to their word, and I personally thank him for that.'' - '''Wil Sinclair''', Partner of Lila Tretikov (Wikimedia Foundation executive director) - May 22, 2014

* ''Greg is a fantastic market researcher. He is well-versed in research methodologies and balances his technical knowledge with an ability to glean useful product development findings and insights. Greg delves deep into research design to ensure that results will be reliable and trustworthy and ensures that key stakeholders are included at every step of the process. With his background in working at a research services firm, he is also very helpful when working with research vendors -- often providing helpful direction when vetting proposals or managing vendors throughout the research project process. He's also extremely professional and responsive to stakeholder concerns.'' - '''Bianca Ling''', Comcast - February 9, 2012

* ''Greg is a fantastic market researcher. He is well-versed in research methodologies and balances his technical knowledge with an ability to glean useful product development findings and insights. Greg delves deep into research design to ensure that results will be reliable and trustworthy and ensures that key stakeholders are included at every step of the process. With his background in working at a research services firm, he is also very helpful when working with research vendors -- often providing helpful direction when vetting proposals or managing vendors throughout the research project process. He's also extremely professional and responsive to stakeholder concerns.'' - '''Bianca Ling''', Comcast - February 9, 2012

* ''I was fortunate to work with Greg for a number of years at ICR, before he made the bold, but wise, move to Comcast. I learned a great deal from him as well as about him. He is dedicated to taking in as much as possible, yet strives to make his own mark and contributions. There are those who know a lot about a few things, and others who know a little about many things; then there's Greg, who knows an awful lot about many, many things! His intelligence and analytical nature have clearly driven his success, but his personality and above-average 'people skills' separate him from the crowd.'' - '''Dean Martinelli''', ICR - November 23, 2009

* ''I was fortunate to work with Greg for a number of years at ICR, before he made the bold, but wise, move to Comcast. I learned a great deal from him as well as about him. He is dedicated to taking in as much as possible, yet strives to make his own mark and contributions. There are those who know a lot about a few things, and others who know a little about many things; then there's Greg, who knows an awful lot about many, many things! His intelligence and analytical nature have clearly driven his success, but his personality and above-average 'people skills' separate him from the crowd.'' - '''Dean Martinelli''', ICR - November 23, 2009

* ''If you don't stop trolling, I am going to ban you myself.  ...Greg, you flatly lied.  That's the end of it for me.  ...You owe me an apology.  And you are on VERY VERY thin ice.  I recommend that you stop editing Wikipedia, and shut down your company.  ...I am going to think long and hard about whether I should write a public editorial on my blog denouncing your business and explaining to the world what is wrong with it.  ...Just Go Away.'' - '''Jimmy Wales''', Wikimedia Foundation - October 4-5, 2006

* ''If you don't stop trolling, I am going to ban you myself.  ...Greg, you flatly lied.  That's the end of it for me.  ...You owe me an apology.  And you are on VERY VERY thin ice.  I recommend that you stop editing Wikipedia, and shut down your company.  ...I am going to think long and hard about whether I should write a public editorial on my blog denouncing your business and explaining to the world what is wrong with it.  ...Just Go Away.'' - '''Jimmy Wales''', Wikimedia Foundation - October 4-5, 2006

::Yet, two years later, Wales did [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk%3AArch_Coal&diff=258731121&oldid=224255965 regret his position].

::Yet, two years later, Wales did [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk%3AArch_Coal&diff=258731121&oldid=224255965 regret his previously-stated position].

==Consulting and speaking==

==Consulting and speaking==

===Rollins College===

===Rollins College===

In October 2013, several sections of an undergraduate English writing course focusing on Wikipedia were treated to a special webinar that Kohs delivered, entitled [http://www.mywikibiz.com/File:The_Real_Wikipedia.ppt The Real Wikipedia], best viewed in "slideshow" mode.

In October 2013, several sections of an undergraduate English writing course focusing on Wikipedia were treated to a special webinar that Kohs delivered, entitled [http://www.mywikibiz.com/File:The_Real_Wikipedia.ppt The Real Wikipedia], best viewed in "slideshow" mode.[[Image:AREE - Cover and bio.jpg|thumb|right|180px|AREE: Show Guide cover]]

<blockquote>''Gregory Kohs delivered a webinar for my freshman writing students at Rollins College in the fall of 2013. Kohs drew from his own experience with MyWikiBiz and the published work of others, and shared with us his current investigation of the control over their own Wikipedia entries that some companies exert -- control that directly violates Wikipedia's claim about neutrality. By outlining ways in which Wikipedia fails to abide by its own policies, Kohs helped students become more critical users of the online encyclopedia. Students appreciated the visit from someone with such wide-ranging and informed knowledge about Wikipedia, and both enjoyed and learned from the presentation.'' -- '''Dr. Patrick C. Fleming''', Visiting Assistant Professor, [http://www.rollins.edu/english/faculty-staff.html Rollins College]</blockquote>

<blockquote>''Gregory Kohs delivered a webinar for my freshman writing students at Rollins College in the fall of 2013. Kohs drew from his own experience with MyWikiBiz and the published work of others, and shared with us his current investigation of the control over their own Wikipedia entries that some companies exert -- control that directly violates Wikipedia's claim about neutrality. By outlining ways in which Wikipedia fails to abide by its own policies, Kohs helped students become more critical users of the online encyclopedia. Students appreciated the visit from someone with such wide-ranging and informed knowledge about Wikipedia, and both enjoyed and learned from the presentation.'' -- '''Dr. Patrick C. Fleming''', Visiting Assistant Professor, [http://www.rollins.edu/english/faculty-staff.html Rollins College]</blockquote>

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