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John Potter
Fellow

John Potter

Member Since 1969

Biography

John E. "Jack" Potter is the president and CEO of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority since July 18, 2011. He is the former United States Postmaster General and CEO of the United States Postal Service (USPS), having become the 72nd postmaster general on June 1, 2001. Potter is the second longest-serving postmaster general, following Gideon Granger.

History of Employment

Position Division Organization Start End
President and Chief Executive Officer Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 2011 Present
Former Principal Advisor to the President U.S. Chamber of Commerce Current
Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer United States Postal Service 2001 2010
Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President United States Postal Service Current
Senior Vice President Operations United States Postal Service Current
Senior Vice President Labor Relations United States Postal Service Current

Expertise

Primary Sector

Federal
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