DESERT CENTER — Agustin Machuca was recently named the Postmaster of the Desert Center Post Office.

In that position, Machuca oversees retail services at the Desert Center Post Office and the daily distribution of mail to more than 600 Boxes at his facility.

He replaces former Desert Center Postmaster Diana Valenzuela, who left the Postal Service.

Machuca is a 10-year postal employee who began his career as a custodian and worked his way up to a supervisory position at the Indio Post Office before taking over at Desert Center.

“I’m proud and honored to have been selected for this position,” said Machuca. “I hope to expand the services of this office, including the addition of passport acceptance services, to further 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 a major metropolitan area or a small city like Desert Center.

“I want to express my gratitude to all of my postal managers and mentors for their support and encouragement throughout my career, and to the leadership team at the USPS San Diego District office for believing in me and giving me this opportunity.”

Machuca was born in Mexico and raised in various cities in Mexico and Southern California. He graduated from Desert Mirage High School and currently resides in Indio.  

His hobbies include spending time with his family, working on his vehicles and riding motorcycles.

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

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