PMSA Appoints New External Affairs Manager to Strengthen Engagement Efforts
Contact: Michele Grubbs
mgrubbs@pmsaship.com
562-432-4040
LONG BEACH, CA – The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) is pleased to announce Natasha Villa as the newest addition to the Long Beach team.
In the capacity of External Affairs Manager, Ms. Villa will take the reins of executing PMSA’s external communication initiatives, while also nurturing crucial stakeholder relationships. Her introduction comes at a critical time for PMSA as it remains committed to a future of environmentally sustainable and efficient industry practices. “Natasha will play an important role representing the association regarding issues affecting the Southern California maritime and logistic industry which supports more than 1.5 million jobs nationally,” said John McLaurin, PMSA President. “We are very pleased to have Natasha onboard. Along with her public policy work she will be enhancing and promoting our media and communications strategy.”
Ms. Villa is a graduate of St. John’s University with a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Government & Politics.
About the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA)
The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) represents owners and operators of marine terminals, ocean carriers, and maritime industry stakeholders on the US West Coast. PMSA maintains offices in Oakland, Long Beach, and Seattle.