Michael L. Montandon has been a resident of Southern Nevada since 1992. He served as president of the Hidden Canyon Homeowners Association from August 1995 until June 1997. He was elected Mayor of North Las Vegas in July 1997 and was re-elected to his third four-year term on July 1, 2005.

Montandon is presently employed in the construction industry. Prior to coming to Southern Nevada, Montandon worked in commercial appraisal and land planning in Phoenix, Ariz. He served as the treasurer of the Las Vegas Chapter of the Appraisal Institute in 1995 and 1996.

Prior to becoming Mayor, he served on the North Las Vegas Mayor's Task Force for Wages, Benefits and Finance. The task force studied fiscal responsibility in City management and the work force.

The mayor serves on a number of local government boards and committees. He is the executive board member of the Civilian Military Council of Southern Nevada, a representative on the Clark County Debt Management Commission, a member of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, a member of the North Las Vegas Housing Authority and a member of the North Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency. He also is an ex-officio member of the Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee.

Montandon graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor of science degree in finance. He also completed the Harvard University Program for Senior Executives at the John F. Kennedy School of Government. The Mayor is married to Antoinette and has five children. He enjoys spending time with his family. He also is a dirt bike riding and racquetball enthusiast.