PMG Megan J. Brennan has appointed Sharon D. Owens as Pricing and Costing vice president.

The newly created position oversees programs to strengthen the mailing experience for commercial customers, as well as the Postal Service’s regulatory reporting functions.

The position, which reports to the chief financial officer, was created by combining the Pricing and Regulatory Reporting and Cost Analysis organizations. The PMG said the combination will allow the Postal Service to “maximize our organizational effectiveness by leveraging collaborations between the pricing and costing teams.”

Brennan also praised Owens, saying her “strong business insights and extensive experience will serve her well in this new role.”

Owens’ previous assignments include serving as Northern Virginia district manager and manager of industry engagement and outreach. She has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s degree in operations research from the College of William and Mary.