U.S. Postal Service
Audrey Dreifurst
Patrick R. Donahue
Patrick Donahue is the leader of the U.S. Postal Service. His official title is Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer.
Established: July 1, 1971
Why it was established
The post department was a cabinet-level department responsible for mail deliveries despite having no control over the operations. Congress decided to make the U.S. Postal Service and have it be an independent agency, because there needed to be reformed.