Meet the Management Team  

Dan Demaree
Founder, President & CEO

With more than two decades of experience in helping emerging technology companies increase brand awareness, Dan founded DPR Group in 1998. Under Dan’s leadership, DPR Group has grown to become the agency of choice for software developers, system integrators, manufacturers, healthcare IT organizations, government contractors, consulting and professional service firms, and other companies looking to achieve breakthrough visibility for their products and services.

Prior to founding DPR Group, Dan served in marketing and communications for several software companies and also worked for a respected high-tech PR agency. Dan earned a bachelor’s degree from Winthrop University and a master’s degree in technical and scientific communication from Miami University of Ohio.

Michelle Perkins
Director of Public Relations, Southeastern Region

With more than 15 years of experience in public relations and marketing, Michelle currently serves as Director of Public Relations for DPR Group's North Carolina office. Michelle has managed successful PR and marketing campaigns for a variety of clients in industries such as supply chain and manufacturing, healthcare IT and systems integration. Prior to DPR Group, Michelle served as public relations manager for another North Carolina-based technology PR agency, where she developed and implemented strategic PR and marketing campaigns for clients in the areas of computer graphics and electronics.

Michelle earned a bachelor of science degree in mass communications, with a public relations concentration, from Southeast Missouri State University.

Dayna Guzik
Director of Business Development

Dayna is an accomplished public relations, marketing communications and sales professional who established a solid track record of delivering results that support our clients' goals and objectives. Dayna has more than a decade of experience promoting companies in the areas of enterprise software, telecommunications, professional services and non-profit organizations. Her extensive public relations experience includes developing and managing successful product launches and market expansion campaigns for
                                             rapid-growth technology companies.

Dayna earned a Bachelor of Science in marketing at Penn State University. In addition, she completed an advanced studies program in contemporary marketing at the University of California at San Diego.