Deerfield Beach, Fla. -- Jennifer Kramer has joined MAPEI's marketing department as public relations and communications manager. Kramer will lead communication strategy and planning, publishing Realtà MAPEI Americas Magazine, case studies, copywriting, collateral development, social interaction and development, and developing industry networking opportunities. She will support initiatives for all of MAPEI North America in her role.

Kramer comes to MAPEI with years of experience in the construction industry space. Since March of 2005 she has held various roles, including editor and editor-in-chief, for targeted industry publications, including CoatingsPro and Spray Foam Magazine. She holds degrees in english literature and political science from the University of California, San Diego. She is also a certified coatings inspector (NACE CIP Level-1 #12133).

For more information, visit www.mapei.com.