Special to the Journal
Regan Communications Group, New England’s largest privately-held strategic communications firm and seventh largest in the United States, is pleased to announce the hiring of David Procopio as Vice President and Managing Editor. Mr. Procopio brings decades of government media relations, civilian public relations, and journalism experience to his new role and a track record of success in leading high-performance teams that consistently deliver stellar results. In his new position, Mr. Procopio will report directly to Chief Operating Officer Mark Lund and will be an important part of the Regan leadership team, building out the firm’s strategy and brand.
“David Procopio has earned respect from many throughout this media market, and we are thrilled to have him rejoin us,” said George K. Regan, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Regan Communications Group. “As our company expands and enters new markets, David is the perfect leader on the ground to help us during this critical growth period. David’s media savvy and understanding of how media is constantly evolving will help position our company for even greater success moving forward.”
Mr. Procopio most recently served as Media Communications Director for the Massachusetts State Police, spending sixteen years there. In that role, he served as the Department’s chief spokesperson and public information officer, and led the Office of Media Relations, which provides information about criminal enforcement, public safety, and Department operations to local, national, and international media outlets, and the public. Mr. Procopio also oversaw the State Police’s active social media presence and created the agency’s news blog, mspnews.org. Mr. Procopio led communications for the agency under seven State Police Colonels and three Governors.
Prior to becoming the first civilian spokesperson in Massachusetts State Police history, Mr. Procopio served as a Vice President for Regan Communications Group, where he led a team that handled public relations for business and nonprofit clients.
From October 2001 through June 2006, Mr. Procopio served as Press Secretary for the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office in Boston. In that position, he served as spokesperson for District Attorneys Ralph Martin and Daniel Conley.
“It’s an honor to join this great team and help lead the region’s most consequential communications company,” said Mr. Procopio. “Regan Communications is the undisputed leader in media relations and marketing, and I am excited to help build on that success, expand the firm’s impact for clients across all media platforms and industries, and to strengthen our iconic brand.”
He is a graduate of Salem State College. He and his wife, Kathleen, live on the North Shore.
