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Erik Foster is the Senior Assistant to the General Manager at Regan Communications Group, where he plays a vital role in supporting strategic operations and internal initiatives that drive client success and organizational excellence. Since joining the team, Erik has become a trusted partner in high-impact projects, collaborating closely with senior leadership to streamline processes and enhance cross-team communication.

Julie Kahn comes to Regan from Entercom Boston, where she spent the past 13 of her 34 years in radio from Chicago to San Francisco to Boston, overseeing seven stations, including WEEI and WAAF-FM and serving as Senior Vice President for New England. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Positive Coaching Alliance, is a trustee of the Sports Museum of New England, a former trustee for Suffolk University and sits on the Boston Chapter Board of the National Sports Marketing Network. Julie has been recognized as one of the “Best Managers in Radio” and one of the “50 Most Influential Women in Radio” by Radio Ink Magazine, as well as one of the “100 People Who Run This Town” and one of the “50 Most Powerful Women in Boston” by Boston Magazine. While at Entercom, the New England market stations she oversaw raised over $25 million for the Jimmy Fund, the Greater Boston Food Bank, the Franciscan Hospital for Children, and many other organizations. She has a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Michigan and a combined JD/M.B.A. from Northwestern University and has completed executive education programs at both the Harvard Business School and the MIT/Sloan School of Management.

Kimberly has spent 25 years developing unique brands and compelling marketing solutions for many Cape Cod businesses and organizations, including Children’s Cove, Barnstable County Regional Substance Addiction Council, Ryan Family Amusements, Cape Medical Supply, Gustare Oils & Vinegars, Harwich Chamber of Commerce, and Cape Cod Fairgrounds. Prior to joining Pierce-Coté in 2018, as Creative Director and Designer for Grouper Marketing & Creative, she cultivated long-lasting, successful client relationships while directing teams and producing creative to define brands, products, and services, and raise awareness for both profit and nonprofit organizations. Kimberly has a Bachelor of Science in design from Buffalo State College in Buffalo, New York.

Allie Herzog has more than 12 years of combined experience in journalism, public relations, and social media marketing. Allie is adept at creating engaging content that engages social audiences while reinforcing a brand’s message, story, or product set. Allie keenly understands consumer behavior and how to leverage social media and content to drive real, measurable results.

Geoff is an experienced communications professional and award-winning journalist who joined Pierce-Coté as a senior account executive in 2020. He has a proven track record of developing, managing, and executing high-impact marketing communications programs for a wide range of organizations ranging from technology start-ups to publicly traded Fortune 500 corporations. During his career, Geoff has held senior positions at two of the nation’s largest public relations firms and has served in corporate marketing leadership roles in the technology and healthcare industries. He was a news and political reporter for the Cape Cod Times, the region’s daily newspaper of record, from 2015 to 2020. While at the Times, he won several New England Newspaper & Press Association awards for transportation, environmental, government, business/economic, and history reporting. He was also a regular contributor to the weekly news roundup show on WCAI, the National Public Radio affiliate serving Cape Cod and the Islands. Geoff graduated from Babson College.

Geoff lives in Mashpee with his two golden retrievers and volunteers his time as a Board Member for the Mashpee Dog Park.

Diane has been with Pierce-Coté for over 20 years and manages several of the agency’s largest accounts. A self-described creative thinker, chaos coordinator and solution seeker, Diane thrives on building comprehensive, fully-integrated marketing communications programs. Her areas of expertise include strategic planning, digital media, event planning, B2B relations, media planning and placement, and project management. Diane graduated from Bentley College, The New England College of Finance, and the American Bankers Association School of Bank Marketing and Management at the University of Colorado. She is a member of the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee and Cape Cod Chamber Tourism Marketing and CVB. She has also served on the JFK Hyannis Museum Board of Directors, Greater Hyannis Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, St. Pius X School Advisory Board, Cape Cod Community College Education Foundation, and Cape Cod Community Media Center Board of Directors. She is a recipient of a 40 Under 40 Award from Cape & Plymouth Business.

Diane loves all things sports, especially watching her kids play – but few people know that she has her own unassisted triple play as a second baseman under her belt.

Beth brings decades of marketing experience to Pierce-Coté, on both the agency and client side. But Branding is her passion. While working for McDonald’s Corporation, she received a Brand Mastery Certification from Northwestern University. Her career started in advertising, but then moved to corporate marketing as she advanced through leadership roles at McDonald’s Corporation, culminating in the role of Chief Marketing Officer for over 650 McDonald’s restaurants across 6 states. In 2018, Beth joined Pierce-Coté to return to her advertising roots. Beth graduated from Hamilton College with a BA in French Language. 

If Beth hadn’t been a marketer, she dreamed of being a nurse.  She lives in Mashpee with her husband, Ken, and their two “kids”, Lisle, a shockingly handsome Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and Kieran, a hefty and acrobatic Maine Coon cat.

Jillian is a pragmatic and innovative digital marketing leader with extensive experience developing and executing an integrated marketing and communications strategies. As our operations director, she is a workflow guru who excels at fast-tracking collaboration, communication, and design inspiration. Jillian is a strategic leader with a proven ability to manage complex marketing projects that are goal focused and deliver measurable results.

Spencer joined Regan Communication Group’s Providence office in January 2018 as an Account Coordinator, supporting all of the team’s accounts. Prior to Regan, Spencer gained valuable experience conducting media relations and event planning duties with local non-profit, Save The Bay, among other related fieldwork. A native of Warren, he received his Bachelor of the Arts in Media Communications Studies from Roger Williams University.

At Regan Communications Group, Olivia handles all of the day-to-day graphic design needs for both the company and its clients, ranging from designing posters and invitations to infographics, business cards, and presentations. Prior to joining the RCG, Olivia was a graphic designer at a book publishing company in NYC. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from Stonehill College and resides in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

Kate is a nearly-20 year veteran of Regan Communications, providing media relations, community relations, event management, and crisis support for a variety of Regan Communications’ hospitality, non-profit, and corporate accounts. Her instincts and valuable, long-standing relationships with media and the community have led to a proven track record of success with clients in a variety of industries. A graduate of Providence College, she is a sustainer member of the Junior League of Rhode Island and serves on the Board of Governors for Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Kate is a native of Springfield, MA, and currently resides in East Greenwich, RI.

Prior to joining Regan Communications Group in 1992, Sandy worked in corporate communications for 13 years, as Director of Media Relations at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and as Assistant Director of Corporate Communications at Houghton Mifflin Company. Sandy works with a variety of clients, including Joslin Diabetes Center, Suffolk, and the New England Center and Home for Veterans.

Mary Zanor has more than 15 years of communications experience and joined the RCG team in February 2015, where her current and former clients include: New Balance, Planet Fitness, Mandarin Oriental, Boston; Dr. Renée Moran Medical Aesthetics/RM Skincare, NEADS World Class Service Dogs, Bar Boulud and other restaurant/hospitality clients, Simon Malls and Simon Premium Outlets in New England, NEW Health, Franciscan Children’s, Feld Entertainment, award-winning author Hank Phillippi Ryan, Vantage Deluxe World Travel, and more. In addition to a strong foundation in traditional media relations, Mary also develops strategic communications plans, develops social media content, and manages influencer programs.

Previously, she was an Account Supervisor at Elevate Communications, overseeing accounts ranging from The Boston Globe to nonprofits to startups to authors. Prior to her foray into public relations, Mary worked at WHDH-TV in Boston for close to seven years. She began as a production assistant and then rose through the ranks on the assignment desk, ultimately managing the nightside desk – overseeing editorial content and logistical operations for all of the evening and night newscasts. Mary graduated summa cum laude from Boston University’s College of Communication in 2002 with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and a Minor in Sociology. Mary has also served as a Board Member for Resolve New England and an Executive Committee Member for United Way of Mass. Bay and Merrimack Valley Emerging Leaders/LINC, and a Gala Committee Member for Good Sports. She currently resides in the North End of Boston.

Mariellen is an innovative marketing and communications leader with management experience in both in-house and agency environments. Mariellen has brought best practices, strong relationships with regional and national media and thorough campaign execution to her clients. Her career focus in the public affairs, higher education, and tourism sectors has given her a strong record of success in effective team leadership and collaboration in the areas of communication, marketing, fundraising and strategic partnerships. At RCG, Mariellen oversees a team focusing on banking/charitable giving, manufacturing, consumer and insurance. Mariellen formerly served as Senior Associate Director of Public Affairs at Suffolk University and served as Executive Director of Destination Salem in Salem, Massachusetts. Director of Special Events and Programs at the University of Massachusetts Boston and also was an Executive Associate to former Boston Mayor Kevin H, White.

Pete is an expert at creating innovative experiences for our clients and their customers using all the latest interactive tools. Whether he’s creating a multi-channel campaign, digital ad, sales video or developing a memorable new website, Pete’s creative process lights up the Internet with energy and mind-blowing integration. As our clients will tell you, Pete always goes the extra mile to create new content strategies that wow the crowd and generate results for clients. Fueled on coffee and smiles, Pete is a master at smashing through stodgy to get to the good stuff.

David is a former journalist with more than 25 years of experience as a reporter and editor in the southeastern CT region. He also served as Editor/VP News of The Westerly Sun in Westerly RI for 10 years.

Under his leadership, The Sun twice earned Distinguished Newspaper awards from the New England Newspaper Association and a Publick (cq) Occurrences Award from the same organization for investigative reporting. David has won individual journalism awards from the CT Society of Professional Journalists and the New England Newspaper Association.

Prior to joining Quinn & Hary, David also served as Manager of Community Relations and Marketing for The Westerly Hospital.

Nicole has 25 years of TV News, freelance writing, Media Training and PR experience, and has worked at Regan for 20 years, from TV Director in Boston to launching our NYC branch and becoming Director of National Media Relations and Sr VP. She earned a Broadcast Journalism degree from the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, and served as an assignment editor and producer at NBC and FOX affiliates in Syracuse, NY. She was awarded “Best Publicity Campaign of the Year” by the League of American Communications Professionals and has placed clients in outlets including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Rachael Ray, Today, GMA, CBS This Morning, CNN, Fox News Channel, CNBC, Woman’s Day.com, Fitness, AOL Health, Family Circle, The Doctors, Modern Bride, Entrepreneur Magazine, and UsAir Magazine. Nicole’s PR advice appears in the Huffington Post, PR Week and Comm Biz Pro and she is also a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, author and TV fitness expert.

William G. Gross is the 42nd Police Commissioner of the City of Boston. He has served the people of Boston for 37 years. After joining the department in 1983 as a Boston Police Cadet, he graduated from the Boston Police Academy in 1985. He spent years as a patrol officer, patrolling the many neighborhoods of Boston. He was also assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force and the Drug Control Unit, as well as an Instructor at the Boston Police Academy. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2004 and rated Sergeant-Detective in 2006. The majority of his supervisory years were spent serving the neighborhoods of the Dorchester section of the city.

In 2008 he was appointed to the Command Staff as a Deputy Superintendent and promoted to the rank of Superintendent in 2012, assuming the role of Night Commander overseeing police services citywide. In January 2014, he was appointed by Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Police Commissioner William Evans to the position of Superintendent-in-Chief, the first African American Chief to hold the rank in the history of the Boston Police Department.

Throughout his career, he has cultivated and maintained a strong connection with the community. He often could be found on the front lines; interacting with community activists, grieving families, clergy, neighbors, and even protesters; treating everyone with respect and dignity. He strongly believes that “if you want change, you have to be the change”, a philosophy he models for the community and the members of the police department.

He has been awarded numerous Departmental awards for bravery and meritorious service and several Governor’s Citations; the Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Award; the United States Attorney’s Boston Offices’ Award For Outstanding Dedicated Service to the Survivors of the Boston Marathon Bombing during the Trial of United States vs Dzhokhar Tsarnaev; the Department of Justice Investigative Achievement Award and was named one of Boston’s 100 Most Influential People of Color. In June 2018, marking the 50th anniversary of the passing of Robert F. Kennedy, he was presented the Robert F. Kennedy “Embracing the Legacy” Award. This award recognizes those who work tirelessly to carry on the legacy of the late Senator by raising awareness and fighting against societal injustice and inequity that affect children and families.

Commissioner Gross is affiliated with several important organizations, both professionally and personally. These include:

– Massachusetts Major Cities Chiefs Association

– Major City Chiefs Association

– International Association of Chiefs of Police

– FBI National Executive Institute

– Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company

– Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. of Eastern Massachusetts

He is a former advisory board member for the Boston Center for Youth and Families and a fellow of the George Lewis Ruffin Society. Additionally, he is a council member of the Red Cross Heroes Council. Commissioner Gross also sits on the following boards:

– Special Olympics of Massachusetts

– National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

– Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence

– Boston Arts Academy Foundation

– National PAL

In recognition of his contributions, Commissioner Gross has received several honorary doctorates:

– Honorary Doctorate from the School of Humanities, New England Law, Boston, 2019

– Honorary Doctorate from the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, Salem State University, 2019

– Honorary Doctorate, Doctor of Laws Degree from Pine Manor College, 2019

On August 6, 2018, William G. Gross was sworn in by Mayor Martin J. Walsh, again, breaking down barriers by becoming the first person of color to hold the Police Commissioner’s position in the City of Boston. “I am honored and humbled to be sworn in as the Police Commissioner of the best police department in the country. Delivering and building on our community policing model is one of my main priorities. We will work collaboratively to reduce crime and violence in our neighborhoods while supporting and lifting up our youth.”

Courtney brings a strong blend of administrative expertise and technical proficiency to her role as an Administrative Assistant. Her career spans various industries, from fiber optics to manufacturing, showcasing her ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments. Courtney’s strong technical skills in tools like Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and InDesign enhances her ability to manage complex tasks efficiently. She is known for her reliability, strong organizational skills, and ability to balance multiple responsibilities while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor. Courtney’s commitment to excellence and her ability to adapt to new challenges make her an ideal fit for supporting the administrative needs at Pierce-Coté.

Courtney holds a B.S. from Clarkson University and is committed to life-long learning and continuous growth in her personal and professional life.

Doug Haslam has 20+ years of communications and media experience. He has led successful programs in public relations, social media, and content marketing for clients in technology, health, and travel, among other industries, overseeing engagements with clients such as Monster Worldwide, Yahoo!, Cisco Systems, and more. His expertise ranges from media relations to crisis communications, social media and content strategy, and search engine optimization. Recent successful campaigns include managing communications for a pharmaceutical company supplying nations and NGOs during an mpox outbreak, and tripling coverage, including a Newsweek cover story, for a Boston-based recruiting software company. Doug began his career as a radio journalist, including as a producer for the Christian Science Monitor Radio and National Public Radio’s sports program Only A Game. Outside of Regan Communications, he also serves on the board of the Public Relations Society of America in Boston and the Northeast District and is a long-time rider and fundraiser for cancer charity the Pan-Mass Challenge.

Len offers years of experience in creative craftsmanship and leadership, having shaped the advertising and marketing for an enviable list of Fortune 500 companies. He’s partnered with the NFL, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, HGTV, Disney, Scripps, NBC, CBS, Ellen and Tiger Woods to develop integrated campaigns that improve brand awareness, deepen consumer engagement, and deliver bottom line results. He’s held creative positions at Digitas as VP Group Creative Director, leading clients such as Goodyear, Aflac, Buick, GMC, Dunkin’, SunTrust Bank, The Home Depot and FedEx. He was also the VP of Creative at THD – a fundraising agency, and held creative roles at Hill Holliday, Cabot Advertising, and as the in-house Creative Director at Paint Nite. The work he’s been part of has been recognized and celebrated at Cannes, One Show, MITX, Webbys, ECHO, Hatch, DMA and NEDMA.

Len’s claim to fame: being invited to LA to audition for Survivor.

Gregg is an account executive at Pierce-Coté. A background in radio news broadcasting provides him a valuable vantage point on how press releases and potential stories are received by media outlets, which story pitches gain attention, and which do not. Time spent on air for all news format radio amounts to a combined 30 years in New York City and Boston, plus a total of 5 other smaller markets across the country. Working as an anchor for WCBS & 1010WINS in New York and WBZ in Boston, Gregg was on air for the events of Sept 11, 2001 in New York City, and for just about all significant national or international events since the early 1990’s including US military operations in Iraq (including the first Gulf War), Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, hurricanes, air disasters, political campaigns and elections.

A native of the Boston area, who now makes his home on Cape Cod, Gregg has enjoyed the perspective afforded through travel; having spent over a year on the road exploring the continental US. At home, gardening is an annual enjoyment, as is tinkering with his 1974 Dodge, which occasionally cooperates to provide a Sunday drive.

Procopio served as Director, Media Communications, for the Massachusetts State Police from 2008-2024. He was the Department’s chief spokesperson and public information officer and supervised release of information to media and the public about criminal enforcement, public safety threats, investigative and tactical operations, homeland security, and the department’s mission and administration. He also oversaw the Department’s active social media presence. The first civilian spokesperson in the MSP’s history, he served under seven State Police Colonels and three Massachusetts Governors. Before that, Procopio served as a Vice President for Regan Communications Group, overseeing a team focused on business and non-profit clients, and prior to that as Press Secretary for the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office in Boston. In that position, he served as spokesperson for District Attorneys Ralph Martin and Daniel Conley and provided daily media updates about criminal investigations and prosecutions. He began his career as a newspaper reporter and managing editor of the former Journal-Transcript Newspaper Group throughout Greater Boston. He and his wife, Kathleen, live on the North Shore.

Joe Zarbano brings a diverse background of communications experience to the RCG team. While spending the first 14-years of his career in the Boston sports media, Joe was the chief programming executive at the WEEI Sports Radio Network overseeing the Boston Red Sox Radio Network, coverage of New England’s favorite sports teams and led the station to a Marconi Award in 2018. For seven years, his tireless efforts directing the annual WEEI NESN Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon helped raise over $25 million for the Jimmy Fund. In 2021, he joined Encore Boston Harbor and led the retail launch of sports betting. In addition, Joe was involved in the property’s government relations efforts and responsible for Wynn Resorts’ mission to be “Culturally Relevant” in Boston, securing philanthropic partnerships and sponsorship deals with Boston institutions such as the Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, New England Patriots, Pan Mass Challenge and Martin Richard Foundation. 

Marci is a seasoned publicist who has been with the company for over twenty years.  She spent her early days with our parent company, Regan Communications in Boston, where she managed some of the agency’s marquee accounts, including the New England Patriots, WEEI Sports Radio and Chatham Bars Inn.  A move from Boston to Brewster brought her to Pierce-Cotè, where she currently specializes in media relations, community relations, strategic planning and content development.  Marci was awarded a “40 Under 40 Award” by Cape & Plymouth Business Magazine in 2010.  Her early career days also included public relations roles with The New England Revolution and Boston Breakers soccer teams.  She received her Bachelors degree from Boston College where she graduated Cum Laude. 

Marci migrated from Brewster to Falmouth where she currently shares her home with a Bernese Mountain Dog and Great Pyrenees.

Erin Gourley has 20 years of lifestyle, hospitality, health, technology and entertainment public relations experience. She has devoted her PR skills to working with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and lifestyle companies with a mission to tell stories that create positive change. Erin served as the SVP for Regan Communications Group (RCG) NYC office for eight years. In addition to building a rolodex of media contacts across all spectrums, Erin manages the day-to-day operations and strategies for a variety of fitness, hospitality, travel and business clients on a national level. Highlights include managing the premiere of “I Just Wanna Dance” for Marina Studios, coordinating star-studded red carpet events at espace and Capitale event venues in NYC and working with the Boston Film Office on a variety of entertainment projects. Erin continues to consult and work as member of the Regan Communications Group team from Chicago.

Sean has more than 30 years of experience in journalism and public relations. Sean began his career as a military journalist and public affairs supervisor in the U.S. Army National Guard. On the civilian side, Sean served as an on-air news reporter, anchor and news director at several radio stations before becoming managing editor at WBZ News Radio in Boston. 

Sean later became news assignment manager at WLVI-TV, where he directed news coverage of some of the biggest stories of the era.  Sean has worked at Regan Communications for more than 14 years, and secured media coverage for clients such as Suffolk Construction, Herb Chambers Companies, City Realty Group, Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, Teamsters Local 25, Boy Scouts of America, Anti-Defamation League, and many others. Sean is also a key player in crisis communications and government relations work for clients.