Engage Technologies Corporation (engagetechnologies.net) the parent company of Squid Ink Manufacturing, Eastey Enterprises, American Film & Machinery, and Cogent Technologies, announces David R. Mylrea as CEO. Mylrea will continue the legacy of Engage Technologies founder William Hoagland, who passed away December 30, 2016.

Prior to becoming the CEO, Mylrea was executive vice president, secretary and general counsel of Engage. In addition to his duties with Engage, he was a capital partner with the national law firm Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a firm of in excess of 600 lawyers in 30 cities across the U.S., as well as London, U.K. 

Since 1999, Mylrea has held several management roles with Hinshaw, including partner-in-charge of the Minneapolis office, regional director, practice group leader, department head, business development partner, and also served as a member of the firm’s executive committee. Previously, he was COO, secretary and general counsel of PDS Gaming Corporation. 

Mylrea holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Education, and a Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law.