Foster Marketing, a full-service marketing communications firm serving the global energy industry, has appointed Dustin Ponthieux as event coordinator. Ponthieux will be responsible for coordinating and managing trade shows and client events in the United States and overseas.

Ponthieux holds a degree in business marketing with a minor in international business from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Prior to joining Foster, Ponthieux has coordinated more than 250 events for Oklahoma State and Ragin’ Cajuns athletics programs.

Foster Marketing’s president and CEO, Tiffany Harris, said, “As a native of South Louisiana, Dustin is no stranger to the energy, industrial and utility industries and brings a can-do attitude and energetic approach to his work. The passion he demonstrated in his college athletics marketing role will be a great asset on the trade show floor. We are excited to have him join the Foster family!”

Ponthieux is a five-year U.S. Marine Corps veteran with diplomatic experience from his time as a Marine Corps Security Guard at the U.S. Embassy in Qatar, Singapore and Russia. His international experience was expanded by study abroad stints in Italy and Paris while completing his degree.