Postmaster General John E. Potter to Retire

WASHINGTON, DC—Oct. 25, 2010—After nearly 10 years as U.S. Postmaster General and CEO of the U.S. Postal Service, John E. Potter announced that he will retire on Dec. 3, after 32 years of service. The Governors of the Postal Service named Patrick R. Donahoe, currently Deputy Postmaster General and Chief Operating Officer, to succeed Potter.