Annette Zehner Jones

Annette Zehner Jones has extensive experience in communications and marketing, currently serving as the Global Product Communications Manager at Caterpillar Inc. since September 2018. Prior roles include Lead Media Strategist at Simantel, where Annette developed strategy across various touchpoints, and Account Director for the Caterpillar Global Construction & Infrastructure account. Annette has also held positions as Director of Marketing at Bradley University, Sr. Account Manager/Business Writer at Ross Creative + Strategy, and co-owner of Design Junkies, focusing on low-budget marketing for local small businesses. Earlier experience includes developing training programs at Volt Information Sciences and providing consultation to MBA candidates at the University of Illinois. Annette holds an EdM in Human Resources Education, an MBA in Marketing, and a BS in Agricultural Engineering, all from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.