Max Wilson - Supervisor, Dist. 4

Max W. Wilson (R)
Maricopa County District 4 Supervisor
Chairman 2005

By a unanimous vote of his peers on February 14, 2002, Max Wilson was appointed to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. He ran for re-election in 2002 and again in 2004. His fellow board members elected him to serve as the Chairman in 2005. As a prominent member of the West Valley community, Supervisor Wilson is committed to serving District Four.

Mr. Wilson graduated from Granite High School in Salt Lake City, Utah. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served from 1959 until 1963. After briefly working for Luke Air Force Base, he started his career in real estate and development. Currently, Mr. Wilson is owner of Arizona Highlands, Inc. and is involved with other land development and real estate companies.

An active member of the West Valley, Mr. Wilson has served as Councilmember and Vice Mayor on the Litchfield Park City Council. He has served on the Peeples Valley/Yarnell Historical Society Board of Directors, Arizona Diamondbacks Charity Board of Directors and the Sun Health La Loma Board of Directors.

Currently, he is a member of the Fighter Country Partnership Board of Directors, Arizona Board of Realtors, the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce, the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Luke West Valley Council (He served as 2005 Civilian Chair for the Council.). He is also appointed by the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security to be a member of the Central Region Advisory Council.

As a member of the Board of Supervisors, Mr. Wilson also serves on the Maricopa County Trail Commission, MAG Transportation Policy Committee, MAG Regional Council, Military Airport Preservation Committee, the Flood Control District, the Stadium District, and the Library District.

Supervisor Wilson’s main focuses are protection of Luke Air Force Base, transportation and valley growth. While he served as Chairman of the Board in 2005, he successfully spearheaded the effort to acquire the Sundome Center for the Performing Arts so the historical complex can be preserved, revitalized and enjoyed by citizens. He believes in fiscal responsibility and government efficiency.

He has been married over 44 years to Judith and they enjoy their four daughters and eight grandchildren. His hobbies include golf, fly fishing, bridge and hiking at White Tank Maricopa County Regional Park.