OD Harris
From City Hall to the C-suite, OD Harris helps teams and executives solve tough problems and deliver intentional, measurable outcomes by listening first, defining the real challenge, building the right systems, and driving disciplined execution.
Named
Phoenix Business
Journal
40 under 40
Named
Most Influential
African-American
in Arizona
Entrepreneuer
of the Year
Amazon
Best-Selling
Author
Newsmaker
of the Year
Points of Light
Awardee
Humanitarian
Awardee
Honors
OD HARRIS "A Problem Solver"
SIMPLY AS 1-2-3
1
SMART-LEADERSHIP
Smart Growth + Real Jobs
Innovation that brings high-quality jobs and strengthens Chandler long-term.
2
PEOPLE-FIRST
Protecting neighborhoods, public safety, and everyday livability (noise, traffic, health, infrastructure).
3
VOTER-APPROVED
Voter-Approved Transparency
Follow the charter, respect the process, and keep decisions open and accountable.
ABOUT ME
"I would rather walk alone than walk
with a group going the wrong direction."
Vice Mayor OD Harris is a U.S. Army veteran, entrepreneur, and best-selling author serving Chandler, Arizona, with one clear standard: Smart. People-First. Voter-Approved. He holds an MBA from Walden University (Honors, 3.57 GPA).
He brings executive leadership across nonprofit, for-profit, and government sectors as a multi-business owner with a foundation in tax and accounting, media, and marketing.
OD’s commitment to service is generational and personal. His great-grandfather served in World War II and later died from tuberculosis. His late father served in the Vietnam era. OD proudly continued that legacy through his own U.S. Army service, carrying forward a family tradition rooted in sacrifice, resilience, and duty.
OD is also a strong advocate for mental health and community wellness. He is the author of Quantum Leap Theory of Leadership and Mindful Mantras for Leaders, and he leads Chandler’s first Well-Being Walk to uplift residents and strengthen a healthier, more resilient community.
OD brings his successful business discipline, strategy, accountability, and measurable results—into public service. Elected in 2021 and appointed Vice Mayor in 2024, he also served as Chairman of Valley Metro (2024–2025) and on the National League of Cities Transportation & Infrastructure Committee.
Outside of City Hall, OD is available in his personal capacity for consulting, speaking, paid board service, individual to corporate tax consulting, and strategic business growth sessions.
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