Chris Fair
President & CEO
ABOUT US
The trusted name in city intelligence.
Partners to visionary places
Since 2016, we’ve realized the power and potential of today’s urban economies through data, insight, and guidance.
We’re a research-led partner to cities, regions, governments, and companies working to build more prosperous places. Our team of economists, data scientists, and urban analysts turns messy information into defensible KPIs and peer-benchmarked insight so leaders can see what’s working, what isn’t, and where to act next.
How We Help
- Economic Research & Analysis: holistic assessment across economic vitality, workforce, and a client-defined pillar.
- Data Strategy: KPI design, source auditing, and data architecture you can maintain.
- Decision Tools: transparent methods, structured datasets, and slides-ready scorecards with a concise executive readout.
Iconic and up-and-coming places trust us with their toughest questions because we deliver evidence over opinion: clear benchmarks, no slideware, no fluff.
Our annual Best Cities Reports remain among the most culturally influential rankings of urban destinations, regularly cited by mayors, governors, and media. They’re powered by our Place Power™ methodology, one of the most robust and comprehensive city benchmarking frameworks in use today. Tap into it today.
OUR TEAM
Your team of leading city intelligence experts.
Jeremie Feinblatt
Vice President, Strategy
Tom Gierasimczuk
Vice President, Communication
Brandon McComas
Research Director
Ekeme Afia
Research Analyst
Jessica Hyun
Research Analyst
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Chris Fair
President & CEO
As Resonance’s President & CEO, Chris leads a global team in destination placemaking, branding, and marketing. Proficient in trend analysis, visioning, and city planning, he created the World’s Best Cities rankings in 2016. A respected speaker on tourism, real estate, and urban development, he has also chaired the Urban Land Institute’s Travel Experience & Trends Council and teaches Placemaking at New York University.
Jeremie Feinblatt
Vice President, Strategy
Jeremie is a global expert in destination strategy and branding with over 20 years of agency and institutional experience in strategy, consulting, and entrepreneurial roles. As the VP, Strategy of Best Cities and Resonance, Jeremie launched and spearheaded WRLDCTY, our global forum for urban innovation, and currently leads our destination strategy practice around the world.
Tom Gierasimczuk
Vice President, Communication
As Vice President, Best Cities, Tom has overseen the production and promotion of the Best Cities rankings since 2016. Under his leadership, the rankings and reports have become the world’s most trusted and widely cited benchmark of urban performance and perception. Tom also leads the sales and marketing of the Best Cities program, working with communities, cities and regions to help them benchmark their Place Power score and stand out from competitors. Tom is an award-winning journalist and marketer who has worked with media and companies ranging from the New York Times to Vice to Microsoft to WestJet Airlines.
Brandon McComas
Research Director
Brandon brings to Resonance a decade of experience in data analysis, economic research and project management. His expertise in macroeconomics and statistical analysis has helped organizations bring insight and storytelling to their data. For Resonance, Brandon will supervise data generation and analysis for our destination clients, and ensure accuracy and interpret findings for our Best Cities reports on places around the world. Brandon will help our clients wring every ounce of meaning from their numbers.
Ekeme Afia
Research Analyst
Driven by her affection for data and fervor for storytelling, Ekeme has cultivated years of experience in deciphering intricate data to extract insights that shape strategic trajectories, both within the private and public sectors. Her expertise centers on market research and economic development.
Jessica Hyun
Research Analyst
Jessica joins Best Cities by way of Columbia University with a tested foundation in data analysis and statistical modeling—not to mention a passion for placemaking. On our research team, she uncovers the value and insight in urban data to shape strategy and create more vibrant, equitable, and prosperous places.