BOULDER CREEK, CA — On Friday, August 5, 2016, at 11:30 am, Danita Carrillo-Zolck will follow a tradition that dates back to 1872 when Joseph W. Peery became the first Postmaster of Boulder Creek.  Carrillo-Zolck will raise her right hand to be sworn in as the new Postmaster at the Boulder Creek Post Office, 200 Lorenzo Street, Boulder Creek, CA  95006.

Carrillo-Zolck started her postal career as a City Letter Carrier in 1985 in Fremont, CA.  In 2002, she enrolled in the Associate Supervisor Program and started a progressive career path in management.  She worked as Supervisor Customer Service at the Walnut Creek, Fremont and Santa Cruz post offices.  She served as the Officer-in-Charge at the Boulder Creek Post Office prior to her promotion to Postmaster.

“Becoming Postmaster gives me the opportunity to connect people in my community as we have connected the nation for over 240 years,” said Carrillo-Zolck.  “My goals are as follows:  maintain a safe and productive work environment, treat everyone with civility, and serve our customers.” 

Carrillo-Zolck and her significant other, Joel Siewell, live in Santa Cruz.  She has a son, Johannes Zolck.

Carrillo-Zolck has been a volunteer at the Santa Cruz public school for more than five years. She enjoys running along the Santa Cruz beaches and has participated in 10K and half marathons. She enjoys spending as much time as possible with my family and friends.

As Boulder Creek Postmaster, Carrillo-Zolck manages all operations at the Boulder Creek Main Post Office with a total of five rural routes, 4,034 delivery points (residential and business addresses) and 2,058 PO Boxes.  She manages 13 employees who process and deliver an average of 10,000 pieces of mail daily.

Rick Keppeler, Manager Post Office Operations (A), will administer the official oath of office.  Carrillo-Zolck replaces Doug Marshall who retired.

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