Public Information

Name

Keegan, John

Class

2012

Biography

Born in Tempe, Arizona in 1952.  Active duty, 1st Lieutenant, Engineering Officer, US Army Corps of Engineers, with service in Germany, 1985-1979.  Major, Military Intelligence Officer, US Army Reserve.  Commander, Naval Intelligence Officer, US Navy Reserve, Retired.  Consulting civil engineer, retired.  Arizona State Representative, with service as founding chairman, House of Representatives Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, 1993-1995.  As Mayor, City of Peoria, Arizona, 1997-2007, organized a coalition of 12 local governments and communities and raised over $350,000 to support Luke AFB, 2002-2005.  Founder and sponsor of Peoria Chamber of Commerce Luke Air Force Base Appreciation Days events.  Honored veterans by creating two memorials at Rio Vista Park, Peoria, Arizona.  Judge, Arrowhead Justice Court, 2007-2010.  Long-time supporter of Boy Scouting, including service as President, Grand Canyon Council, 2008-2010.