Surprise AZ
Kevin Sartor was sworn in as Mayor of Surprise in January 2025 for a four-year term expiring December 2028.
As Mayor, he is dedicated to addressing critical issues such as public safety, transportation, and responsible growth and advocating for the needs and desires of residents as the City creates a vision for the future.
Sartor is an Arizona native and 20-year veteran of the United States Army who has dedicated his life to the service of others and to preserving the American way of life.
In addition to serving as Mayor, Sartor is the Safety Coordinator for Dysart Unified School District and ensures the highest standards of safety and security in K-12 education.
Previously, as a member of the United States Army, Sartor deployed twice to Iraq and served as a Drill Sergeant. He was also an Engineer Officer and Company Commander in the Arizona Army National Guard where he secured state and federal funding for a crucial infrastructure project in a remote village in Alaska to stimulate economic growth and support long-term prosperity.
Continuing his public service journey, Sartor became a City of Surprise Fellow in the summer of 2023. Collaborating with City officials, he played a key role developing the City's strategic growth plan through 2040.
Volunteerism has also been a passion of Sartor’s. He used his leadership and engineering background to serve on and chair the City of Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission, which brought him an in-depth understanding of growth and community development throughout the city.
In addition, Sartor has volunteered in community organizations such as the Shadow Ridge Booster Club and Girl Scout Troop 1093, served on the Dysart Override Committee in 2020 and was a volunteer youth coach in Surprise for five years.
Sartor has earned project management and leadership certificates from Cornell University, a Bachelor's Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Grand Canyon University.
Kevin currently resides in Greer Ranch with his incredible wife and three children.