McReynolds elected chairwoman of USPS board of governors

By Linn’s Staff

At its Nov. 14 meeting, the United States Postal Service’s board of governors elected Amber McReynolds as the board’s chairwoman. Derek Kan was elected to serve as vice chairman.

McReynolds was appointed to the board of governors by President Joe Biden and was confirmed by the Senate on May 13, 2021. Her current seven-year term on the board expires Dec. 8, 2026. She also serves as chair of the board’s election mail committee.

“McReynolds is a leading expert on election administration and policy,” the Postal Service said. “Her professional career has been focused on strengthening democratic institutions with a goal of improving the voting experience for all.”

“As the former director of elections for the City and County of Denver, Colorado, McReynolds led the implementation of a first-in-the-nation ballot tracking, reporting, and communication program to increase accountability and enhance security for mail ballots,” the Postal Service said. “Her efforts garnered national and international awards and helped to shape Colorado’s vote-by-mail expansion in 2013.”

“In 2018, Governing Magazine named her as a Top Public Official of the Year for her work to improve the voting process,” according to the USPS. “She was also recognized as a 2020 Top Women in Business in Colorado.”

McReynolds graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the London School of Economics and Political Science. She is a certified election registration administrator.

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