Lancaster has a new postmaster and the woman who has filled the position is making history. She is not only the first woman postmaster, but also the first minority postmaster.
It took Cheryl Turner 24 years with the post office before she got her chance to be a postmaster. In doing so, she made history in a number of ways.
“I am honored that I have this position to be honest,” explained Lancaster Postmaster Cheryl Turner. “I’m not just saying it. Because they gave me the opportunity to just make history.”
Cheryl Turner is not just Lancaster’s next Postmaster. The mother of five and grandmother of 5 is the first woman to hold the position in 140 years…
“There’s some more in the 1800s, but the last one was in 1872,” explained Turner. She is also the first person of color. Something her kids pointed out to her.
“When I told them that I got the position, they said, ‘Wow, mom. You’re the first woman of color for Lancaster.’ So to impress them, it means a lot to me,” Turner confided.
With billions of dollars of debt, and crippling pension costs, the U.S. Postal Service’s future has come into question. But Turner is determined to change its image and find a way to run it more efficiently while being leaner.
“We’re finally looking at it more so as a customer service business,” Turner explained.
Throughout her 24 years, Turner has worked in 12 post offices in various states. But, now her moving days are over.
“I love Lancaster and this is my last postal train stop,” Turner smiled. “I will finish out here.”
The post office has become sort of a family business for the Turners. Between her and her husband they have 62 years of combined experience. And one of her sons has continued the tradition.
It took Cheryl Turner 24 years with the post office before she got her chance to be a postmaster. In doing so, she made history in a number of ways.
“I am honored that I have this position to be honest,” explained Lancaster Postmaster Cheryl Turner. “I’m not just saying it. Because they gave me the opportunity to just make history.”
Cheryl Turner is not just Lancaster’s next Postmaster. The mother of five and grandmother of 5 is the first woman to hold the position in 140 years…
“There’s some more in the 1800s, but the last one was in 1872,” explained Turner. She is also the first person of color. Something her kids pointed out to her.
“When I told them that I got the position, they said, ‘Wow, mom. You’re the first woman of color for Lancaster.’ So to impress them, it means a lot to me,” Turner confided.
With billions of dollars of debt, and crippling pension costs, the U.S. Postal Service’s future has come into question. But Turner is determined to change its image and find a way to run it more efficiently while being leaner.
“We’re finally looking at it more so as a customer service business,” Turner explained.
Throughout her 24 years, Turner has worked in 12 post offices in various states. But, now her moving days are over.
“I love Lancaster and this is my last postal train stop,” Turner smiled. “I will finish out here.”
The post office has become sort of a family business for the Turners. Between her and her husband they have 62 years of combined experience. And one of her sons has continued the tradition.