David Steiner began his tenure as the nation’s 76th postmaster general this week, expressing pride in the Postal Service, its employees and the organization’s public service mission.
“I believe strongly in the role of the Postal Service as a pillar of America’s democracy and economic infrastructure, in the important support and services we provide at every business and residence, as a positive and competitive force in the marketplace, and in our enduring mission to bind the nation together,” Steiner wrote in a July 17 letter to employees.
The USPS Board of Governors selected Steiner, the former president and CEO of Waste Management, for the role in May.
He succeeds Doug Tulino, who served as acting postmaster general following the retirement of Louis DeJoy in March. Tulino has now resumed his role as deputy postmaster general and chief human resources officer on a full-time basis.
In his letter to employees, Steiner wrote that his priorities include continuing service improvement, operating in a financially self-sustaining manner, and strengthening the Postal Service’s reputation, brand and culture. “I intend to be a strong advocate for you and your work, and for our customers, and I am confident that together we will shape a stronger future for the United States Postal Service and a stronger future for you and your loved ones,” he wrote.
USPS has also released an all-employee video message from Steiner.
