USPS Board of Governors Nominations: They Matter

USPS Board of Governors Nominations: They Matter
By Chuck Mulidore
NAPS Executive Vice President

The latest nominations to the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors by President Trump deserve close attention from every NAPS member — not as a Washington sideshow, but as a core governance issue that directly affects postal operations, leadership stability and the long-term direction of the Postal Service.

On March 2, the White House sent three new nominations to the Senate for USPS governor seats: Jeffrey Brodsky (Florida), for a term expiring Dec. 8, 2029; William Gallo (Florida), for a term expiring Dec. 8, 2030; and Robert Steffens (Texas), for a term expiring Dec. 8, 2032. The nominations are listed by the Senate under the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, which oversees USPS governor nominations. This committee is chaired by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY).

These nominations follow an earlier Jan. 13, 2026, nomination by President Trump of Anthony Lomangino (Florida) to serve as a USPS governor for a term expiring Dec. 8, 2031.

Why does this matter to NAPS members? The USPS Board of Governors is not ceremonial. It functions much like a corporate board of directors for the Postal Service. The board includes up to nine governors, plus the postmaster general and deputy postmaster general, for a total of 11 members. Governors are presidential appointees confirmed by the Senate.

Just as importantly, the governors play a direct role in top leadership selection. The nine governors select the PMG, then, together, the governors and PMG select the deputy PMG. In May 2025, the USPS Board of Governors announced it had selected David Steiner to become the 76th PMG and CEO, following the resignation of Louis DeJoy.

For EAS employees, board governance is not abstract. Board decisions influence:

• Leadership continuity and priorities
• Major operational strategy
• Service standards and transformation initiatives
• Capital and network decisions
• Overall management climate in which supervisors, managers and postmasters are expected to deliver results

Thus, whoever sits on the Board of Governors shapes the environment in which every EAS employee works. This moment is especially significant as this round of nominations comes during a period of visible transition and scrutiny of USPS leadership not only by postal stakeholders — mailers, mailing industry executives and postal organizations — but especially by Congress.

The USPS continues to operate in a period of major change. Declining mail and package volumes, service expectations, staffing challenges, transportation costs and public scrutiny all continue to affect how the organization performs. At the same time, EAS employees are being asked to do more with less, as well as be precise, accountable and consistent — often under difficult conditions.

Whether NAPS members agree or disagree with any particular policy direction, one thing is clear: The Board of Governors will actively exercise its authority at a pivotal time for the Postal Service. These nominations suggest the administration and Senate are shaping the next phase of postal governance now — not years from now! That is exactly why postal supervisors should be paying attention.

NAPS always has been strongly focused on what actually affects supervisory success: staffing, safety, accountability, training, realistic expectations, operational execution and preserving a strong public Postal Service. Board nominations should be viewed through that same practical lens.

EAS employees manage service, operations, personnel, safety and performance under real-world conditions. When governance decisions are made without a clear understanding of how the Postal Service actually works, supervisors and employees are the first to feel the impact. The key questions for EAS employees are not partisan, but operational:

• Will the board support stable, competent leadership?
• Will governance decisions strengthen service performance and public trust?
• Will the board understand the realities faced by EAS employees in plants, stations and delivery units?
• Will long-term strategy be matched with front-line resources, clear priorities and realistic implementation?

That is the standard NAPS will apply to this Board of Governors, now and in the future.

These nominations now move to the Senate confirmation process, with hearings under the Senate’s Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Once the committee approves the nominations, the entire Senate then has an opportunity to debate. Confirmation timing by the Senate can vary; nominations can move quickly or stall, depending on Senate scheduling, priorities and, often, political considerations.

NAPS members must stay informed. While supervisors do not directly control the nomination or confirmation process, NAPS Headquarters will be engaging with senators of both parties to express our concerns and priorities and exert our influence to ensure this next wave of governors understands who NAPS is and what we do.

The bottom line is this: USPS Board of Governors positions are more than personnel announcements. They are part of the decision-making architecture that will influence USPS leadership, strategy and workplace conditions across the country. EAS employees need leadership and oversight that strengthen service, improve execution and support those who manage America’s mail and delivery network every day.

As these nominations advance, NAPS will urge the Senate to carefully evaluate each nominee based on fitness for oversight, commitment to public service and understanding of the agency’s operational complexity. The future of the Postal Service will be largely shaped by who is confirmed to govern it. NAPS members know what is at stake; Congress should, as well.

NAPS members understand better than anyone that the Postal Service succeeds or fails on the work of the EAS employees who support all facets of the organization. It is a responsibility we never have taken lightly.

NAPS will never fail in its duty to represent our members — from L’Enfant Plaza to the halls of Congress.