The Procaccianti Group Hires Director of Marketing Communications
PROVIDENCE, RI, December 27, 2005. The Procaccianti Group (TPG) announced today that a new corporate position, Director of Marketing Communications, has been filled. Ralph V. Izzi Jr, has assumed the role and will be responsible for managing all corporate functions relating to marketing, advertising, public relations and internal communications.
TPG is a privately held real estate investment company engaged in hospitality management, mixed-use development, design and construction, purchasing, property management and lending.
Izzi, a native of Rhode Island, held Vice President and Partner positions. Prior to joining TPG he served as Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Communications for Vanguard Integrity Professionals, a Las Vegas based information security software developer with global operations.
According to Jim Procaccianti, President and CEO of TPG, "Ralph is a welcome addition to our team. We established the position to solidify and simplify our marketing communications activities. As we grow, we recognize the need to implement an organized, strategic marketing plan in order to meet our short- and long-term goals. Ralph's experience and approach to business are compatible with our culture and the standards we set for ourselves in the communities we serve."
Izzi said, "My family and I are thrilled to be back in our home town, close to our families and friends. I am both grateful and enthusiastic about being associated with The Procaccianti Group, a fine organization with extraordinary capabilities and standards."
Izzi is now responsible for collaborating with all divisions of the company on marketing communications matters. He will contribute to both strategic and tactical planning and will have the ultimate responsibility for the implementation of corporate advertising and public relations as well as internal and online communications.
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