Illinois State Media Relations and Strategic Communications welcomes Chris Coplan as its new director, effective January 8, 2024.
Coplan most recently served as public relations supervisor at COUNTRY Financial in Bloomington He previously served as director of communications and community engagement at Peoria Public Schools, evening producer at WEEK-TV in East Peoria, and producer, anchor, and reporter at KOMU-TV in Columbia, Mo.
“We are excited to welcome Chris to this expanded role leading the Media Relations and Strategic Communications team,” said Katy Killian, Chief of Staff. “As we rebrand the department to align with a more strategic emphasis, I am confident Chris’ extensive experience in media and public relations will bring a fresh perspective and invaluable insight.”
Coplan received his bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Missouri and is an alum of Illinois State’s MBA program.
