Retail and Delivery Operations, Southern Area

Postmaster Louis DeJoy announced the appointment of Linda K. Crawford to the position of Acting Vice President, Retail and Delivery Operations, Southern Area, effective immediately. She will report directly to the Chief Retail and Delivery Officer and Executive Vice President.

In this role, Linda will be responsible for overseeing retail and delivery operations in 13 Districts comprised of 11 States, as well as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and a workforce of over 124,000 employees. The Southern Area services 49.3 million delivery points from more than 7,000 Post Offices, encompasses 750,000 square miles, and produces roughly $3.2 billion total revenue annually.

Linda has over 33 years of service and brings a wealth of experience to this position. Her commitment to employee development includes partnering to create and implement Management Essentials for Field Leadership (MEFL).

Linda is a graduate of the University of Phoenix, and has completed the Postal Service’s Executive Foundations, Executive Leadership and Processing and Distribution Management programs. She is Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified and a proud veteran of the United States Army.