Valley Metro Board of Directors

Mayor Lyn Truitt, City of Surprise
Secretary

Lyn Truitt has been mayor of Surprise since January 1, 2008. He believes that open government, jobs in cutting edge industries, educational opportunities and integrated transportation form the foundation of a bright Surprise future. His belief in community spirit and partnerships inspire a vision of Surprise as a creative, innovative, compassionate place, drawing talented people and creative forces from across the nation and around the world.

Mayor Truitt and the council have encouraged more citizen involvement by appointing unprecedented numbers of residents to city boards and commissions, including the Transportation Committee.

Mayor Truitt acts on his belief that innovative community partnerships enhance quality of life. His leadership helped create a unique Surprise partnership with the city, Interfaith Community Care and Rio Salado Lifelong Learning Center.

He is also deeply involved in regional issues, serving as a member of the Maricopa Association of Governments Regional Council and the Transportation Policy Committee.

Lyn and his family moved to Surprise in 1997. He has two children and three grandchildren. Lyn is owner/broker of L.E. Truitt & Associates Real Estate Brokerage and a Certified International Property Specialist. As a CIPS, Lyn has helped families relocate to the United States from 23 different countries, an experience he believes has broadened his perspective and given him insight into the dream of education and opportunity shared by people all over the world.