The office of mayor of Rochester Hills, Michigan has been the city's chief executive since its elevation from Avon Township on November 20, 1984. The current, and most notable, mayor is Bryan Barnett who has been incumbent since 2006.
| Mayor | Term Begins | Term Ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Borden[1] | 1984 | 1985 | City’s first mayor. Former Supervisor for Avon Township. Died after just 9 months in office aged 53. |
| Billie Ireland[2] | 1985 | 1995 | Elected to the Avon Township Board in 1980, served the remainder of Mayor Borden’s term. Proceeded to win re-election twice before retiring. |
| Kenneth Snell[3] | 1995 | 1999 | Served on the Rochester Hills City Council from 1984-1991 and again from 1993-1995 before being elected mayor. |
| Patricia Somerville[4] | 1999 | 2006 | Won her election through a massive grassroots movement where she personally knocked on most doors in the city. Stepped down as mayor shortly before the end of her second term due to health concerns. |
| Bryan Barnett[5] | 2006 | Incumbent | Former city councilmen, appointed to serve the remaninder of Somerville's term, has won four additional terms running as a write in for two elections. Also former President United States Conference of Mayors from 2019-2020. |