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Mayor • Business Owner • Community Builder

Tami Tran, Mayor of Kaysville, Utah

Elected in 2021, Tami is a trusted leader, committed community advocate, and proud Kaysville resident. She’s working every day to preserve what makes our city special while building a stronger, more connected future for all of us.

For almost 50 years, I never knew my biological family.

This video shares a deeply personal part of my life: how I found my biological parents after 49½ years, and how love, family, and an unexpected connection made it possible. It’s a story that still gives me chills when I think about it.

Her Story

A Life Built on Hard Work, Opportunity, and Purpose

From business leadership to public service, Tami Tran’s story is rooted in gratitude, resilience, and a deep commitment to Utah families and communities.

Tami Tran sitting

Tami Tran’s story began in Seoul, Korea, and continued in Utah after she was adopted and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1979. From a young age, she learned the importance of family, faith, resilience, and gratitude for the opportunities this country provides.

While attending BYU as a Political Science major, Tami began her professional career in mortgage lending. There, she developed a strong foundation in federal compliance, FHA construction loans, and the importance of earning people’s trust. Those lessons shaped her approach to leadership and service for years to come.

That foundation led to a successful career in commercial development, real estate, and business ownership. In 2004, she co-founded a Department of Defense contracting company, where she now serves as CEO, managing teams and partnerships nationwide. Whether in business or public service, Tami is known for building strong teams, solving real problems, and leading with purpose.

Her commitment to service extends across Davis County and beyond. Tami currently serves as Chair of the Davis Technical College Board of Trustees and Chair of the Davis County Council of Governments, and she serves on multiple boards, including the Weber State University National Advisory Board. She also led the creation of the Davis County Council of Mayors, helping strengthen coordination between cities across the county.

Tami’s public service began at the local level, where she served as a Planning Commissioner and later on the City Council. She is known for thoughtful decision-making, bringing people together, and finding common ground to move communities forward.

A lifelong Republican, Tami has also served as both a county and state delegate, staying actively involved in the party and advocating for conservative principles rooted in limited government, fiscal responsibility, and strong communities.

Tami and her husband, Ly, have been married for 35 years. They are the proud parents of two children and grandparents of three. She is a proud American who honors the Constitution, loves Utah, and remains deeply committed to serving the people who call it home.

Tami Tran with her husband