What:

Scott Cocherell will be officially installed as the Silverado Canyon, CA Postmaster in a special ceremony marking the occasion. The public is invited to attend this special event.

The brief installation program will feature the administration of the Postmaster’s Oath of Office to Scott by Gloria Hernandez, Manager, Post Office Operations. 

“I am honored to have been selected to serve as the Postmaster of Silverado. I look forward to the opportunity to build relationships with my staff, the postal unions and with the community of Silverado to provide an exceptional level of customer service,” said Cocherell. “As outlined in our USPS Delivering for America plan, we’re modernizing and continually adapting to the evolving needs of our customers. I’m very much aware of the vital role we play in connecting neighbors and the community to the nation.”

Who:

Scott Cocherell, Silverado, Postmaster
Gloria Hernandez, Manager, Post Office Operations

When:

11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Where:

Newport Beach Post Office
1133 Camelback Street
Newport Beach, CA 92658

Please RSVP to natashi.l.garvins@usps.gov

Background:

The Silverado Post Office was first established on August 27, 1878, during a brief silver mining boom. Pharez A. Clark was the first postmaster and served from 1878-182. By 1881 the mines were closed, and the post office closed in 1883. The post office was re-established briefly from 1906-1907 when the Western Zinc Co. tried to revive the mines. On November 30, 1931, the Silverado Post Office was officially reopened with Elsie McClelland serving as the postmaster.

As the 13th Postmaster of Silverado, Cocherell is committed to service the Silverado community as proudly as the postmasters who have served before him. Cocherell enjoys fishing, music, gardening and spending as much time as possible with his family. He is married to Angie, and they have three children together: Courtney, Katelyn, and Joseph.

Cocherell will manage an office of three employees, 392 delivery addresses, 570 post office boxes and one rural route.

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.

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