Neil Derry to take senior position in public affairs & campaigns division

Inland Empire, California – Leading Inland Empire public relations firm, Desmond & Louis, is pleased to announce the addition of former County Supervisor, Neil Derry, to their team. Derry will assume the role of Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and will be responsible for growing and managing that division of the company. Derry had extensive experience in public affairs and public relations prior to his service as County Supervisor.

“We’re obviously thrilled to add a person of Neil Derry’s stature to the agency. The growth of the public affairs division is a priority for us and something that we’re confident that Neil Derry can help us accomplish,” said Nicole Desmond, CEO of Desmond & Louis

Derry is a long-time resident of San Bernardino County and served in the United States Marine Corps. He has served as a regional public affairs manager for Southern California Edison, and has experience as a senior account executive in the public relations industry. He also has extensive experience managing political campaigns and has served as the Executive Director of the San Bernardino County Republican Party.

“I’m very pleased with the opportunity to join Desmond & Louis, a growing firm that has an impeccable record of integrity and of delivering results for their clients. I look forward to the opportunity to work with Lou and Nicole Desmond, and the rest of the team, to grow the public affairs division, which I know we can do successfully.” – Neil Derry, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, Desmond & Louis.

Desmond & Louis has multiple divisions including: media relations, event management, social media, and public affairs. Some of Desmond & Louis’ recent public affairs clients include Maglite, Service Corporation International (the country’s largest funeral services provider) and the Toro Company. Desmond & Louis has extensive experience in project advocacy, economic development, and other areas of public affairs.

About Desmond & Louis
Desmond & Louis is a full-service communications agency based in San Bernardino County, Calif. The company provides public relations, guerilla-marketing, event management, new media and social media services. For more information visitwww.dandlpr.com.