The UPU would like to congratulate US Postal Inspector Gregory Gillming on receiving the 2026 Postal Security Group Chair’s Award.
This award celebrates Greg’s outstanding dedication to strengthening postal security, advancing international cooperation and protecting the integrity of the global postal supply chain.
As a Postal Inspector and Programme Manager with the US Postal Inspection Service, Greg has made significant contributions to international postal security through investigations, security assessments, enhancements to UPU security guidance and support for S58/S59 security certification.
Gregory Gillming, Postal Inspector and Programme Manager, United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS)Gregory Gillming, Postal Inspector and Programme Manager, USPIS, bolsters postal security through investigations, security audits and global collaboration, ensuring best practices are shared across the network.
Why is postal security important?
Postal security is essential because mail is trusted, reliable and still one of the most cost-effective means of transporting correspondence and goods worldwide. Every mail piece passes through multiple hands, making accountability and consistent security standards critical throughout the supply chain. When effectively implemented, these standards reduce risks, theft, loss and other security threats while maintaining public confidence in the postal system and supporting global commerce. Most importantly, they protect the safety of customers and every employee who handles the mail. As risks continue to evolve, postal security professionals must embrace emerging technologies and continuously improve security practices to safeguard the integrity of the global postal network.
How do you expand postal security in your Post, region or globally?
I strive to build strong partnerships and advance initiatives at the local, regional and global levels. I have revised key UPU publications, including the Airport Mail Security Manual, to strengthen international security standards. At my facility, I have led large-scale safety and security enforcement operations and am helping coordinate UPU S58/S59 certification for our Post. Regionally, I partnered with several stakeholders, including the UPU and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, on a pharmacy traceability pilot to combat counterfeit and illicit pharmaceuticals in southeastern Africa. I also helped design and deliver a week-long postal and customs security capacity-building workshop for delegates from Mexico, fostering stronger North American collaboration and advancing shared security objectives.