PMTA Staff
Rebecca Oyler
President and CEO
Rebecca has led PMTA since February 2021. Her experience prior to joining the trucking industry includes almost 20 years in state government with the Departments of State, Conservation & Natural Resources, and Community & Economic Development. She also worked for several associations, most recently the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), where she advocated for small businesses in Harrisburg. Rebecca holds a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.A. from Georgetown University.
Michelle Timmermans
Administrative Assistant
Michelle joined PMTA in 2022, she has been in the administrative field for over 15 years and is a Notary Public. She and her husband Keith live in Manchester, PA. She is originally from Dale City, VA.
Direct Line: (717) 761-7122
Kelly Hawthrone
Director of Chapter Relations
Kelly joined PMTA in April 2022. She has been involved in the trucking industry for both leasing and sales for over 33 years. She is also a Notary Public. She and her significant other, David Lynch live in New Holland, PA.
Direct Line: (717) 970-3227
Megan Magensky
Director of Communications
Megan started working at PMTA in May 2023. Prior to joining the transportation industry, Megan spent several years reporting for CBS 21 News in Harrisburg. At CBS 21, Megan covered everything from politics to severe weather, the economy, education and (of course) transportation. She’s originally from Northeast Ohio, but has since lived in Chicago, IL and Pasco, WA. Megan has degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Musical Theatre from Columbia College Chicago. In her free time she likes to spend time outdoors, read and see local theatre.
Direct Line: (717) 970-3223
John Rigney
Director of Safety
John joined PMTA in August of 2020 following almost 28 years with the Pennsylvania State Police and nine years in transportation safety in private industry.
Direct Line: (717) 970-3228
Wendy Palermo
Titling and Registration Agent
Wendy has been with PMTA since 2004 in Motor Vehicle Services / Titling and Registration. She comes from the PA Department of Transportation, Commercial Registration Section. She has an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Thompson Institute.
Direct Line: (717) 970-3226