RANCHO CORDOVA, CA — On Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, Melinda Martel will follow a proud tradition that dates back to 1955, when Beryl E. Carroll first took office as the first Rancho Cordova Postmaster. Martel will raise her right hand to take the official oath of office as the new Rancho Cordova Postmaster at a 10:00 a.m. ceremony at the Rancho Cordova Post Office, 10923 Progress Ct., Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. In her last official act as the Sacramento District Manager, Barbara Plunkett will administer the oath of office.
Martel began her U.S. Postal Service career in 1979 as a city letter carrier in New York, one of the first females to carry mail there. In 1982, she began her management career as a supervisor in Novato, CA. She held numerous management positions in mail processing and customer service, and marketing.
“I feel honored to be an integral part of this community,” said Martel. “Serving the community of Rancho Cordova and providing the best possible mail service will be my focus.”
Martel enjoys cycling, cooking, traveling, reading and skiing. She and her husband, Mike, reside in Rancho Murieta. They have two sons, Michael and Marc.
Active in community affairs, Martel participates in Rancho Murieta events, the annual Christmas tree lighting and the 4th of July Carnival. She is a member of the Optimists International and is actively involved in Summerfest.
As Rancho Cordova Postmaster, Martel oversees 87 employees who process and deliver daily mail volume of more than 125,000 pieces to 30,631 delivery points (addresses) on 49 city routes and to 1,699 Post Office boxes.###
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