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Postmaster of Baltimore Takes Oath of Office

WHAT:
Installation Ceremony for Baltimore Postmaster

WHO:
John Potter, Postmaster General

WHAT:
William L. Ridenour the 39th Postmaster of Baltimore will take the Oath of Office in a brief installation ceremony attended by community leaders and postal officials.

WHEN:
Thursday, October 4, 2007

WHERE:
War Memorial Building
101 North Gay Street

BACKGROUND:
As the new Postmaster of the Baltimore, Ridenour oversees postal operations at the Main Post Office and 30 stations and branches with a work force of 2200 employees.

Prior to his appointment, Ridenour served as Postmaster of Alexandra, Virginia. He began his career in September 20, 1980 as a City Carrier in Baltimore. He has held a number of management positions including; Supervisor Delivery and Collections, Delivery Analyst, Superintendent of Collections, Manager of Catonsville Branch of the Baltimore Post Office and Postmaster at Aberdeen and Pasadena, Maryland and Manager Post Office Operations for the 210-211 area of the Baltimore District.

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