Michael Rakes has been named Atlantic Area’s vice president.
He succeeds Scott Raymond, who retired June 27.
As vice president, Rakes is responsible for 12 districts, 8,600 Post Offices, 128,000 employees and 35.6 million delivery points.
Previously, Rakes served as Massachusetts-Rhode Island District manager; the Providence, RI, Processing and Distribution Center plant manager; and in several postmaster positions.
He began his Postal Service career in 1996 as a letter carrier.
