Ron Stroman
Ron Stroman | |
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| Governor of the United States Postal Service | |
| Assumed office June 15, 2021 | |
| Appointed by | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Ellen Williams |
| Deputy Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service | |
| In office March 28, 2011 – June 1, 2020 | |
| President | Barack Obama Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Patrick R. Donahoe |
| Succeeded by | Douglas Tulino |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Manhattan College (BA) Rutgers University–Newark (JD) |
Ron Stroman is an American attorney who has been serving as a Governor of the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service since 2021. He previously served as deputy postmaster general of the United States Postal Service from 2011 to 2020.
Education
[edit]Stroman received his bachelor’s degree from Manhattan College and a Juris Doctor from Rutgers Law School.[1]
Career
[edit]Stroman has served as staff director and minority staff director for the United States House Committee on Oversight and Reform. He was a staff member on the U.S. House Committee on Government Operations, and counsel for the U.S House Judiciary Committee. Stroman has also previously worked in an executive role at the United States Department of Transportation and as an attorney with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.[1]
On March 28, 2011, Stroman assumed office as deputy postmaster general.[2] He resigned on June 1, 2020.[3]
Biden administration
[edit]On November 10, 2020, Stroman was named part of President-elect Biden's transition team for the United States Postal Service.[4]
On February 24, 2021, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Stroman to serve as a Governor of the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service.[1] Stroman was one of three nominees, along with Anton Hajjar and Amber McReynolds. He is one of two men of color and the appointments would also create a Democratic majority.[5] On March 15, 2021, his nomination was sent to the Senate. President Biden nominated Stroman to the seat vacated by Ellen Williams.[6]
On May 12, 2021, Stroman was confirmed to a term as governor expiring December 8, 2021 in a 69-30 vote.[7] The Senate later confirmed a separate nomination for him to serve a term as governor expiring December 8, 2028.[8] On June 15, 2021, he was sworn into office by Susan Rice.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "President Biden Announces Nominees for the United States Postal Service Board of Governors", White House, February 24, 2021
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ Rein, Lisa; O'Keefe, and Ed (March 28, 2011). "Ex-Capitol Hill aide Stroman tapped as deputy postmaster". Washington Post. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ "Deputy Postmaster General Ron Stroman Resigns" (Press release). National Association of Letter Carriers. May 15, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ "Former deputy PMG joins Biden USPS transition team". Linns Stamp News. November 11, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ Bennett, Geoff; McCausland, Phil (February 24, 2021). "Biden expected to diversify USPS board, cement Democrats' oversight with appointments". NBC News. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ "Nominations Sent to the Senate", White House, March 15, 2021
- ^ "U.S. Senate: U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 117th Congress - 1st Session". www.senate.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-15.
- ^ "PN245 — Ronald Stroman — United States Postal Service". congress.gov. May 12, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ @AmbRice46 (June 15, 2021). "During the pandemic, @USPS employees have been on the frontlines delivering for Americans. I was honored to swear in @AmberMcReynolds , Anton Hajjar & Ron Stroman as members of the Postal Service Board of Governors. I know they'll get right to work building USPS for the future" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
