Metrogroup Acquires Proficient Data

James T. Russell, President of Proficient Data, noted that the acquisition will help MetroGroup further penetrate the financial services, insurance and utility markets. “We have been very active in these sectors, which MetroGroup is extremely well-equipped to serve,” said Russell, who will serve as president of the new transaction mail division of MetroGroup, reporting to Logan. Russell and his partner Donald E. McKevitt will become equity partners in MetroGroup, which is currently owned by members of the company’s senior management team and Sterling Capital Partners.