The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the commercial vehicle division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), recently welcomed Caterina Pontoriero as manager, marketing communications and member engagement.

Pontoriero brings 12 years of combined experience in business-to-business marketing and journalism to her new role with HDMA. Her previous roles have been in the life insurance and annuity, property & casualty insurance, and retail technology industries.

In Pontoriero’s new role, she is responsible for developing and executing internal and external communication tools and strategies for member communications and events to increase awareness for HDMA member engagement activities. Pontoriero has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Journalism from Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey.