VALRICO, FL — Samuel Braun began his postal career in 1999 as a distribution clerk in Oswego, IL. Today, he serves as the new postmaster of Valrico Post Office in Hillsborough County, FL.

"I feel I can share my knowledge and teach my employees in this position," says Braun, who oversees 62 employees and 34 rural routes.

Braun certainly has lots of experience to lean on. He served as a city carrier in Naperville, IL, and a supervisor of customer services in Joliet, IL, Tampa, and Brandon, FL. His first postmaster position was in Seffner, FL.

Braun also served as an Airman in the Air Force from 1996 to 1999.

"My friend was a city carrier and loved it," Braun says of his decision to apply at USPS. "I already had federal government experience and a family, and the Postal Service has excellent opportunities."

"Technology is the greatest change at the Postal Service," he says. “The average time to deliver a letter or package from the eastern seaboard to the west coast – and everywhere in between – is 2.5 days, which is quite amazing.”

"I am delivering for America by ensuring all mail delivered out of my office are made daily, and I strive for accurate delivery to serve my customers properly,” he adds.

Braun is married to his wife, Tonya, and has two grown children, a son who lives in New York and a daughter in Tampa.

"I am excited to be here and want to get to know the Valrico community. I am proud to serve as its postmaster."

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