Commissioner Tisdale was nominated by President George W. Bush on February 11, 2004 to complete a term expiring on November 22, 2006. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on November 21, 2004. Mr. Tisdale previously served in various positions within the U.S. Postal Service. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1966. Mr. Tisdale’s postal career began in 1966 in Austin, Texas as a Letter Carrier. He served in a variety of positions including Supervisor of Mails and Delivery, Labor Relations Representative and Manager of Employment and Training (Waco, Texas). He also served as MDO (Manager of Distribution Operations).

He retired in 2000 after 11 years as Postmaster of Smithville, Texas. In addition to the above mentioned positions, Mr. Tisdale has served the Postal Service in numerous other ways. He worked with EI (Employee Involvement) as a Facilitator and Trainer, and also has over 10 years experience working with Alternative Dispute Resolution initiatives. An active community leader, Mr. Tisdale has served as President of the Board of Directors for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) in Bastrop County Texas as well as for LVA (Literacy Volunteers of America) in Smithville, Texas.

He was also a member of the Noon Lions Club of Smithville. Mr. Tisdale is a native and longtime resident of Austin, Texas, and is married to the former Vanessa Palfrey. After 35 years of experience in many different roles, Mr. Tisdale brings a unique and interesting perspective to the Postal Rate Commission.