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About Propio

Propio combines interpretation, translation, and technology to help organizations communicate with multilingual audiences and meet language access requirements.

Our Story

Everyone deserves to be understood. That belief has guided Propio since the beginning.

In 1998, founder Joe Fackrell stepped in as a Spanish interpreter during a prenatal appointment and saw firsthand how language barriers can affect access to care. That experience led to Propio’s first client and the start of a company focused on helping people communicate in the language they understand best.

Today, Propio supports thousands of organizations with interpretation, translation, and technology that help them manage language access more effectively. From healthcare systems and government agencies to insurers, schools, and businesses, clients rely on Propio to make communication clearer, faster, and more accessible.

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Our Mission

Help people feel heard, supported, and understood.

Think like a client

We believe in genuine relationships and satisfying partnerships, which is why we approach every encounter with our clients’ perspectives in mind.

Think like an interpreter

We are only as good as the professionals who represent us. We make sure to treat our interpreters well, and with the respect they deserve.

Innovate and deliver

Creative problem solving, cutting-edge technology, strong processes, and outstanding execution help set us apart as the partner of choice

Help others

We provide value by identifying needs and finding effective ways to meet them, and we’re always on the lookout for opportunities to do just that.

750M+

Minutes interpretation

20K

Organizations served

20+

Years in business

750M+

Minutes interpretation

20K

Organizations served

20+

Years in business

Executive Team

Marco Assis

Chief Executive Officer and Partner

Taking on the role of CEO in 2019, Marco oversees all company functions, establishing company culture, policies, and best practices. He provides vision for our Technology team, and drives initiatives in Strategy, Finance, Operations, and Interpreter Quality.

Prior to joining Propio in 2017, Marco spent ten years working in key financial positions in various countries for Shell Oil Company and Puma Energy. Marco received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from UFRJ/Brazil and attended business school programs in Australia and the U.S. with a focus in Entrepreneurship and Marketing.

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Industry Recognition Built on Results

Award-winning language solutions trusted by organizations nationwide.

Our History

Spanish Phone Interpretation

1998

Spanish Phone Interpretation

Propio begins offering Spanish over-the-phone interpretation and signs its first four client contracts.

Technology Development

2002

Technology Development

Propio develops its proprietary telephony platform to support growing interpretation volumes.

Revenue Milestone

2010

Revenue Milestone

Propio earns its first million in revenue.

On-site Interpreting

2013

On-site Interpreting

Propio buys Alpha & Omega interpreting services, and earns a spot on Inc 5000’s list of fastest-growing companies

Service Expansion

2014

Service Expansion

Propio reaches more than 1,000 interpretation calls per day and expands its offerings to include translation and localization.

Propio One

2021

Propio One

Propio surpasses 70 million interpreted minutes annually, launches Propio ONE, partners with TripleTree Capital Partners, and acquires Vocalink Global, Arch Language Network, and Intelligere.

M&A Growth

2024

M&A Growth

With the acquisitions of Akorbi, United Language Group, Telelanguage, and CyraCom, Propio significantly expands its translation and localization expertise while strengthening its interpretation network.

Continuing Innovation

2025 and Beyond

Continuing Innovation

Propio expands its technology portfolio with solutions such as Propio Agent and Instant Human Review, building on its investment in language access technology.

Working With Trusted Organizations

Propio partners with industry associations, technology providers, and community organizations that share our commitment to accessible communication.

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