Councilmember Hampton was elected to his first four-year Council term in 2017 and re-elected to serve a second four-year term in 2022. He was an active member of the 2025 Goodyear General Plan committee and graduated from the Goodyear Citizens Academy in 2016. His service in these two capacities inspired his priorities as a member of council, to include: managing the city’s growth effectively and efficiently, increasing economic development, and maintaining a conservative balanced budget without compromising our quality of life. 

Brannon is a financial advisor with Edward Jones and works with clients to achieve their financial goals, plan for retirement and live in retirement. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was employed at the Palo Verde Generating Station for over 17 years in various roles focusing on performance improvement, quality assurance and project management. Brannon has served as a Board Member for the Arizona Small Business Association and volunteers his time at several non-profits organizations.

Continuing his education, Brannon received his Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis in leadership from Grand Canyon University. Before achieving his MBA, he received his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, Associates of Mechanical Maintenance Engineering, a Masters Certification in Business Improvement, and the Project Management Professional Certification (PMP). 

Councilmember Hampton formerly served as the Goodyear representative on the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Economic Development Committee, Maricopa County Community Development Advisory Committee, the City Council Audit Subcommittee, and the National League of Cities’ Community and Economic Development Federal Advocacy Committee. In 2024, he was appointed to the National League of Cities FAIR Affairs Federal Action Committee.

Brannon and his three children have lived in Goodyear for over 10 years.