President
Executive Vice President
Retiree President
Craig Albright
Craig, a native Floridian, began his Postal Service career in 1999 after working in law enforcement and the timber industry. He has served as PTF Carrier, SCS, OIC, and Postmaster in various Florida locations, and is currently Postmaster in Debary. He holds a forestry degree from the University of Florida, has been married
Craig Albright
Craig, a native Floridian, began his Postal Service career in 1999 after working in law enforcement and the timber industry. He has served as PTF Carrier, SCS, OIC, and Postmaster in various Florida locations, and is currently Postmaster in Debary. He holds a forestry degree from the University of Florida, has been married to Fawn for 30 years, and has three children, one employed at the post office.
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Retiree President
Executive Vice President
Retiree President
Mike McCullough
Mike began his Postal Service career as a letter carrier in 1984 and retired in 2015 after 33.5 years, most recently serving 15 years as Postmaster in Ruskin, FL. After becoming Supervisor of Customer Service in 1987, he held every customer service management role and was detailed as Postmaster EAS 24 in four offices. Mik
Mike McCullough
Mike began his Postal Service career as a letter carrier in 1984 and retired in 2015 after 33.5 years, most recently serving 15 years as Postmaster in Ruskin, FL. After becoming Supervisor of Customer Service in 1987, he held every customer service management role and was detailed as Postmaster EAS 24 in four offices. Mike served as local NAPS President, State NAPUS President, National VP representing FL, GA, and Puerto Rico, and played a major role in writing the UPMA State Constitution and serving as Parliamentarian. He is currently the State President for FL Retirees and serves on the Active Executive Board. Mike is married to Debbie, with two sons, Peyton (Toad) and Lt. Colonel Justin McCullough, stepson Jimmy, stepdaughter Lisa, and six grandchildren.
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President
David P. Ortona
David began working for USPS as a city letter carrier in Massachusetts in 2017. He later transitioned to management, holding various positions with HQ and across the Northeast and Central Florida before taking on the role of Postmaster in Zephyrhills in 2024. In 2025, he was appointed as Executive Vice President of the UP
David P. Ortona
David began working for USPS as a city letter carrier in Massachusetts in 2017. He later transitioned to management, holding various positions with HQ and across the Northeast and Central Florida before taking on the role of Postmaster in Zephyrhills in 2024. In 2025, he was appointed as Executive Vice President of the UPMA FL Chapter. David enjoys quality time with his wife, Elizabeth, and their daughter.
Secretary/Treasurer
Immediate Past President
Executive Vice President
Lori McDonough
Lori began her USPS career in 1987 as a Clerk in Western New York, later advancing to Postmaster roles in Georgia and Florida before retiring after 37 years. She held various positions including Review Board Chair, Transfer Official, and Retail Kaizen Team Member. Active in UPMA since 1993, Lori has served on Executive B
Lori McDonough
Lori began her USPS career in 1987 as a Clerk in Western New York, later advancing to Postmaster roles in Georgia and Florida before retiring after 37 years. She held various positions including Review Board Chair, Transfer Official, and Retail Kaizen Team Member. Active in UPMA since 1993, Lori has served on Executive Boards of multiple state chapters and is currently Secretary/Treasurer for Florida, as well as serving on national committees. She and her husband of 31 years have two sons.
Editor
Immediate Past President
Immediate Past President
John Newbold
John began his Postal Service career in 1982 at SCF 025/026, Buzzards Bay, handling manual mail sortation for Cape Cod, MA. He worked as a Letter Carrier in Cedar Grove, NJ (1983), a Clerk in Falmouth, MA (1984), and Longwood, FL (1987). After serving as an MPFSM operator in Mid-FL, he transferred to Plymouth as a PTF C
John Newbold
John began his Postal Service career in 1982 at SCF 025/026, Buzzards Bay, handling manual mail sortation for Cape Cod, MA. He worked as a Letter Carrier in Cedar Grove, NJ (1983), a Clerk in Falmouth, MA (1984), and Longwood, FL (1987). After serving as an MPFSM operator in Mid-FL, he transferred to Plymouth as a PTF Clerk. He became full time in 1998 and was promoted to Postmaster, Plymouth FL, in October 2005, retiring in November 2024. John has also served as Treasurer and, currently, Editor of the Florida Chapter of UPMA.
Immediate Past President
Immediate Past President
Immediate Past President
Anthony Leonardi
Tony Leonardi, Postmaster of Mims, Florida, was elected National President of the United Postmasters and Managers of America on August 29, 2024. He began his three-year term January 1, 2025. With thirty years of postal experience and two decades as a Postmaster, Tony has served at national and chapter levels since 2002
Anthony Leonardi
Tony Leonardi, Postmaster of Mims, Florida, was elected National President of the United Postmasters and Managers of America on August 29, 2024. He began his three-year term January 1, 2025. With thirty years of postal experience and two decades as a Postmaster, Tony has served at national and chapter levels since 2002. Tony s the Immediate Past President of the Florida Chapter and lives in Port Orange, Florida, with his wife Karyn, daughter Belle, and their three dogs.
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Erica Carmichael
Erica joined the Postal Service in 1992 as a Casual Clerk in Valdosta, GA, advancing to PTF Clerk in 2001, Supervisor of Customer Service in 2007, and Postmaster of Madison, FL in 2014. She has held leadership roles including Acting Station Manager, Officer in Charge, and Review Board Chair, and served on various teams
Erica Carmichael
Erica joined the Postal Service in 1992 as a Casual Clerk in Valdosta, GA, advancing to PTF Clerk in 2001, Supervisor of Customer Service in 2007, and Postmaster of Madison, FL in 2014. She has held leadership roles including Acting Station Manager, Officer in Charge, and Review Board Chair, and served on various teams across Georgia and Florida. Erica holds a BFA in Telecommunications and an MPA from Valdosta State University. Since 2017, she has been active in UPMA, serving as Vice President and Executive Vice President. Erica has one daughter and loves hanging out with her family.
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Matthew Celona
Matthew began as a PTF carrier in Philadelphia in 1996, moved into management in 1998 after completing the ASP program, and became Postmaster of Folcroft, PA in 2004. He later held positions across Pennsylvania, Florida, and South Carolina, including roles as MOI and MPOO C in Florida. Currently, he is a Manager in Tal
Matthew Celona
Matthew began as a PTF carrier in Philadelphia in 1996, moved into management in 1998 after completing the ASP program, and became Postmaster of Folcroft, PA in 2004. He later held positions across Pennsylvania, Florida, and South Carolina, including roles as MOI and MPOO C in Florida. Currently, he is a Manager in Tallahassee, FL. Matthew is married to Linsey, who also works for the Postal Service, has five children, and is active in his church.
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Robert Gentry
Robert has worked for USPS since 1998, serving as Postmaster and Supervisor in Kentucky and Florida. He is currently the Postmaster of Jay, FL. An Air Force veteran, he previously worked for the Department of Justice and is a graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Academy, Glynco GA. His education includes aeronautical
Robert Gentry
Robert has worked for USPS since 1998, serving as Postmaster and Supervisor in Kentucky and Florida. He is currently the Postmaster of Jay, FL. An Air Force veteran, he previously worked for the Department of Justice and is a graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Academy, Glynco GA. His education includes aeronautical engineering at Embry-Riddle, general studies at University of Maryland, and criminal justice at Pensacola Junior College. He has been married to Naomi for over 26 years and their daughter Isabella serves in the US Army at Fort Drum, NY.
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Armando Lozano
Armando began as a casual mail handler in Homestead, FL in 1987 and became a PTF LSM clerk in Miami in 1989. After serving in the Marine Corps, he returned as a PTF City Carrier in Coral Gables in 1997, starting his EAS journey as a 204b. He later worked at the Airport Mail Facility in Miami, transferred to Winter Park,
Armando Lozano
Armando began as a casual mail handler in Homestead, FL in 1987 and became a PTF LSM clerk in Miami in 1989. After serving in the Marine Corps, he returned as a PTF City Carrier in Coral Gables in 1997, starting his EAS journey as a 204b. He later worked at the Airport Mail Facility in Miami, transferred to Winter Park, and was promoted to EAS supervisor, covering multiple offices and details. Armando advanced through several promotions and is now Manager (level 22) of the Gore Street Annex. He previously served as NAPS president for Orlando and currently serves as UPMA Vice President for the Florida Chapter.
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
John W. Mitchell
John began his USPS career in 1998 in Lakeland, FL. He has served as a clerk, a carrier, Union President, Dispute Resolution Team member, Arbitration Advocate and is currently Supervisor Customer Service Support in Zephyrhills, FL, and UPMA webmaster. A Marine veteran, he holds an associate degree from St. Petersburg Col
John W. Mitchell
John began his USPS career in 1998 in Lakeland, FL. He has served as a clerk, a carrier, Union President, Dispute Resolution Team member, Arbitration Advocate and is currently Supervisor Customer Service Support in Zephyrhills, FL, and UPMA webmaster. A Marine veteran, he holds an associate degree from St. Petersburg College and has three children with his wife of 30 years.
Vice President
Parliamentarian
Vice President
James Stanton Jr.
James grew up in New York and moved to Florida for high school. After earning degrees from the University of South Florida and the University of Florida, he worked in facility management and finance before joining the Postal Service as a City Carrier. Currently, he is Acting Manager at Tampa’s Town and Country Stat
James Stanton Jr.
James grew up in New York and moved to Florida for high school. After earning degrees from the University of South Florida and the University of Florida, he worked in facility management and finance before joining the Postal Service as a City Carrier. Currently, he is Acting Manager at Tampa’s Town and Country Station, with prior EAS experience at several stations across central Florida. James joined UPMA early in his postal career and has served as Vice President on the executive board since 2023. He and his wife Julia have been married for over 20 years and are raising three children.
