Rupert Wolfert is a public servant, veteran, and community leader dedicated to effective governance and community service. In 2025, he was appointed a Councilmember to the inaugural Town Council for San Tan Valley, the newest and largest municipality ever to incorporate in Arizona’s history. In this role, he is helping lay the foundation for a responsive and accountable local government. Rupert currently serves as a Program Specialist and Human Resources Liaison with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Phoenix, where he provides strategic guidance on policy, labor relations, and workforce development. He previously held roles with both the Federal Emergency Management Agency, supporting disaster survivors nationwide, and the Social Security Administration, where he assisted individuals and families in navigating federal benefits programs. A U.S. Army veteran and former First Lieutenant, Rupert deployed to Afghanistan as a Human Resources Officer and earned multiple commendations for his service. He also served as Secretary for the American Federation of Government Employees Local 3694, advocating for the rights of federal employees. Rupert holds a Master of Education from Harvard University, a Master of Public Administration and Policy from American University, and a Master of Leadership and Management from ASU’s Thunderbird School of Global Management.