jsalem@cityofkingman.gov
John was born and raised in the Phoenix area.  He attended Apollo High School in Glendale.  He attended Glendale Community College, Phoenix College and Arizona State University majoring in business administration.  

He has 3 children: Trey 20, Trent 16 and Tori 9.    

John worked at Ahwatukee Mobil from 1984 to 1987.  From there he worked at other auto shops as a technician/manager until his uncle opened Salem Boys Auto in 1988.  John worked as a technician/manager there until he and his family moved to Kingman in 1992.  John worked at 66 Auto Sales as a technician. 

He achieved the coveted ASE Master Automobile Service Technician certificate in 1986.  He opened Salem & Sons Auto in Kingman in 1994 where he continues to operate in the same location.   

John has been involved with the Elks since 1995 and participated with the Kingman Jaycees in the ‘90’s.  John is now a Rotarian with the Route 66 Rotary Club. 

John enjoys flying his airplane, playing softball, golf, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.  

John took office as Mayor of Kingman on June 2, 2008.  His term is for two years.