Robert M. “Mike” Duncan has resigned from the USPS Board of Governors because of health reasons.
The Postal Service has posted his resignation letter online.
Duncan has served on the board since August 2018 and was chairman from September 2018 to February 2021. Duncan’s current term on the board was set to expire this December.
At the time of his appointment, the board had lacked a quorum for nearly four years and had no governors at all for nearly two years. As chairman, he was instrumental in reconstituting the board and its committees.
“My fellow governors and I are grateful to Mike Duncan for his service to this board and to the Postal Service,” said Amber McReynolds, chairwoman. “In 2018, Mike was tasked with reestablishing the board’s governance and operations after it had gone more than a year without any presidentially appointed governors. His leadership and vision for the Postal Service have played a big role in our efforts to create long-term sustainability for this critical organization.”
“Mike Duncan’s business and political acumen was a great asset to the Postal Service during a period of historic transformation,” said acting Postmaster General Doug Tulino. “He has been an important leader for the board, and Postal Service leadership is happy to have had his counsel and insights during this critical time.”
Tulino added that Duncan’s tenure was defined by “steady leadership during a critical period of organizational renewal” and noted that he played a key role in the selection of the 75th postmaster general. “He led with dedication as the 23rd chairman. His leadership and deep commitment to public service and to the mission of the Postal Service has left a lasting legacy,” he said.
The board consists of nine governors appointed by the president of the United States with the advice and consent of the Senate, the postmaster general and the deputy postmaster general. The governors select the postmaster general, and those 10 members of the board select the deputy postmaster general.
