SUNOL, CA — On Friday, May 6, 2016, at 10:00 AM, Gurlal Bhandal will follow a tradition that dates back to 1871 when Mark Ager became the first Postmaster of Sunol. Bhandal will raise his right hand to be sworn in as the new Postmaster at the Sunol Post Office. The installation ceremony will take place at Bosco Bones and Brew Restaurant, 11922 Main St, Sunol, CA 94586.
Bhandal started his career with the United States Postal Service in 2001 as a City Letter Carrier in San Jose. He graduated from the Associate Supervisor Program in 2005. Bhandal supervised a number of San Jose city stations, including Seven Trees, St James Park, and became Manager Customer Service at Tony Cortese (Formerly Westgate) Station in 2015, the position he held prior to becoming Postmaster Sunol Post Office.
Bhandal received his Associate Degree in General Education from Evergreen College in San Jose.
“Being a Postmaster means a lot to me,” said Bhandal. “I feel like I have accomplished my goal, and I see more in my destiny. I want to earn the trust and respect of the Sunol Community.”
Bhandal, 39, his wife, Sundeep, 38, and their son, Arrish, 12, live in Mountain House, near Tracy, CA. He enjoys helping the local basketball teams where his son Arrish plays. He is an avid volunteer in Sikh temples in San Jose and in Tracy.
As Postmaster, Bhandal manages all operations at the Sunol Post Office that has one rural route with 200 delivery points (residential business addresses) and 616 PO Boxes. He manages three employees who process and deliver an average of 2,500 pieces of mail daily.
Sunil Chanan, Manager of Post Office Operations, will administer the official oath of office. Bhandal replaces Joan Hall, who retired.
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