CARLSBAD – Dat Nguyen was recently named the Postmaster of the Carlsbad Post Office.

He replaces former Carlsbad Postmaster Stacy Woodard, who retired.

As Carlsbad Postmaster, Nguyen supervises 135 employees and oversees retail services at the Carlsbad and La Costa Post Offices, as well as the daily distribution of mail on 74 delivery routes in Carlsbad and La Costa and to more than 3,500 PO Boxes at the two facilities.

Nguyen is a 26-year postal employee who began his USPS career as a mail carrier. Prior to his promotion to Carlsbad postmaster, he had served as a manager at the Carlsbad Post Office.

“This promotion fills me with great pride,” said Nguyen. “It’s truly an honor and a privilege to step into this position. I hope to continue the Postal Service’s legacy of outstanding customer service and to contribute to the overall success of the organization.

“As outlined in USPS’s Delivering for America plan, we are modernizing and continually adapting to the changing needs of our customers. Our customers are priority one, whether they’re located in the biggest cities or communities such as Carlsbad and La Costa.

“I want to thank my parents and family for their support. I’m also grateful to the leadership team at the USPS San Diego District office for believing in me and giving me this opportunity.”

Nguyen was born in Vietnam and currently resides in Bonsall. He is a graduate of Kearny High School and Mesa College.

Nguyen’s hobbies include spending time with his wife and three children, playing tennis, and volunteering at a Vietnamese language teaching school.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products, and services to fund its operations

Note to media: A high-resolution JPEG image of Dat Nguyen is available upon request. Please submit your request to duke.gonzales@usps.gov

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