Robert Pedersen was named Vice President and Treasurer of the Postal Service in March 2002, and oversees all Postal Service financing and investments, bank relations, payment technologies, business evaluations and the collection and disbursement of more than $100 billion annually.

Pedersen is a 21-year Postal Service veteran with an extensive background in financial management. He began his Postal career as an investment officer managing a $3.5 billion portfolio of Treasury securities.

Pedersen's earlier positions include acting chief financial officer and executive vice president; acting vice president, Supply Management; debt portfolio manager, chief investment officer, and assistant treasurer, Financing and Cash Management.

Pedersen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the College of William and Mary and a Master of Arts degree in economics from George Mason University, both located in Virginia. In addition, Pedersen holds a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation.

March 2008