U.S. Post Office Announces First Female Postmaster General

November 18, 20141 minute read

Megan J. Brennan, a 39-year veteran of the U.S, Postal Service, has been named to succeed current Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe when he retires in February. She joined the USPS in 1986 as a letter carrier and since 2010 has been serving as COO. There have been 73 male Postmaster Generals, beginning with Benjamin Franklin in 1775.

Megan J. Brennan, a 39-year veteran of the U.S, Postal Service, has been named to succeed current Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe when he retires in February. She joined the USPS in 1986 as a letter carrier and since 2010 has been serving as COO. There have been 73 male Postmaster Generals, beginning with Benjamin Franklin in 1775.