June 15, 2009 — Jennifer Bonham has been named director of marketing communications for
UniGroup Inc., the parent company of United Van Lines, Mayflower Transit, and other transportation-related companies. The announcement was made by Carl Walter, vice president of marketing communications for UniGroup.
In her new capacity, Bonham will develop strategic communications plans, including improving agent and associate communications, and lead UniGroup’s participation in new communications technologies. Bonham has more than 10 years of experience in marketing communications, internal communications, and public relations. Prior to this appointment, Bonham served as manager of public relations and communications for the company. Before joining UniGroup, she held progressively responsible positions at other organizations.
Bonham holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in media communications from Webster University, St. Louis. She serves as the volunteer public relations representative for the Wild Canid Survival and Research Center and for Caring Solutions. She also is a member of UniGroup’s United Way committee.
About Unigroup
UniGroup Worldwide UTS is an operating company of UniGroup, Inc, a $2 billion transportation and relocation services company based in suburban St. Louis, Mo. The company specializes in the coordination and handling of shipments of high-value products, trade show materials, general commodities and household goods for corporate clients, and the relocating public. UniGroup Worldwide UTS also maintains freight forwarding offices located in St. Louis, Fort Wayne, Ind., Dallas, Atlanta, and Boston. Unigroup is the parent company of United Van Lines, Mayflower Transit, and other transportation-related companies.