Meet Temecula's New Postmaster

Temecula CA

15 June, 2022

6:25 PM

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TEMECULA, CA — When it comes to mail delivery in Temecula, Alicia Milan is now the chief. Milan was recently named Temecula Postmaster. She is supervising a combined 145 employees at Temecula's main post office, 30777 Rancho California Road, and the Old Town facility at 28360 Old Town Front Street. She oversees retail services at both facilities, and she's responsible for the daily distribution of mail on 60 delivery routes and to more than 1,700 P.O. boxes, according to a news release from the U.S. Postal Service. Milan replaces former Temecula Postmaster Jennifer Pamplin-Jenkins, who transferred to another facility, according to the USPS. Milan is an eight-year postal employee who began her USPS career as a mail carrier in Escondido. Prior to joining the USPS, she spent 20 years in the culinary industry, including a stint as the executive chef for the San Diego Padres. "I'm grateful for this amazing opportunity," Milan said. "It's truly an honor and a privilege to step into this position. I hope to continue the Postal Service's legacy of outstanding customer service to this community, and to contribute to the overall success of the organization." Pointing to the USPS's "Delivering for America" plan, Milan said the USPS is "modernizing and continually adapting," and "customers are priority one, whether they're located in the biggest cities or communities such as Temecula." In expressing her gratitude for the new job, Milan didn't want to leave anyone out. "I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to my husband Erwin Milan for supporting my dreams. I'm also grateful to the leadership team at the USPS San Diego District office for believing in me and giving me this opportunity," she said. Milan was born in Los Angeles and raised in Dallas, Texas. She is a graduate of Duncanville High School, Dallas College - El Centro and the Art Institute of Dallas, and has earned an associate's degree in culinary management and a bachelor's degree in business management. Her hobbies include spending time with her family and friends, rooting for the Dallas Cowboys, and mentoring students at Temecula Elementary School. The USPS generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products, and services to fund its operations