APPLE VALLEY – William Mayfield was recently named the Postmaster of the Apple Valley Post Office.

As Apple Valley Postmaster, Mayfield supervises 93 employees and oversees retail services at the Apple Valley Post Office and the daily distribution of mail on 43 delivery routes and to more than 1,700 PO Boxes at his facility.

Mayfield is a 15-year postal employee who began his career as a letter carrier and previously served as the postmaster of the Palmdale Post Office.

“I’m excited to take on this new challenge,” said Mayfield. “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, to create a safe and supportive work environment, 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 smaller communities such as Apple Valley.

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

Mayfield was born in Albany, NY and currently resides in Victorville. He is a graduate of the High School of Commerce, in Springfield, MA and studied at Fayetteville (NC) Technical Institute.

Mayfield’s hobbies include dog training. He has six sons: William Jr., Jamal, Courtney, Marquis, Tremel and Antonio.

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 William Mayfield is available upon request. Please submit your request to duke.gonzales@usps.gov

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