About the Mayor

The Mayor is the chief elected official of the City and serves as its principal representative and spokesperson.

Bryan Suddith is the Mayor of the City of Kettering, elected into office in Nov. 2025. Bryan has lived in Kettering for nearly 25 years with his wife, whom he met in high school in Lebanon, Ohio. They raised two sons here and are proud to have chosen to call Kettering home. Mayor Suddith previously served as an at-large City Council member, where he had the honor of serving alongside former Mayor Peggy Lehner.

Mayor Suddith is committed to continuing Kettering’s tradition of quality service, spectacular amenities, sound infrastructure and economic development. He is focused on leading the city through a period of growth and redevelopment, ensuring that city staff have the tools and resources they need to transform unused and underused properties into thriving spaces for businesses and residents.

Mayor Suddith hopes to build on the strong foundation of community engagement established through the Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Plan and Parks Master Plan processes. He believes that ongoing conversations with residents are essential to shaping the future of Kettering and will continue to find new ways to connect with neighbors and fellow residents, both in person and online.

Mayor Suddith will ensure the city’s financial health remains a priority while preparing Kettering to accommodate growth. With more than 13 years of experience at Montgomery County, where he serves as Deputy Director of the Veteran Services office, and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Dayton, he brings valuable leadership experience to the role. What Mayor Suddith loves most about Kettering is how it maintains a small-town feel while being Ohio’s 13th largest city, with each neighborhood having its own unique identity.

Bryan Suddith, Mayor of the City of Kettering, Ohio

Cellphone: 937-830-0516

bryan.suddith@ketteringoh.org