Maj Sutton is a native of New Egypt, New Jersey. He was commissioned in the United States Marine Corps following graduation from the United States Naval Academy in May 2012. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Oceanography from the United States Naval Academy.
Following initial training at The Basic School, Lieutenant Sutton was assigned to 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in February 2013. While there he served as a Maintenance Management Officer, AA Platoon Commander, AA Company Executive Officer, and Training Officer for the MEF Assist and Advisor Team. During his time with 2d AABn, he deployed to Okinawa in 2014-2015 as part of the Unit Deployment Program serving as the Operations Officer and Executive Officer of the Jungle Warfare Training Center.
Lieutenant Sutton's next duty station was Weapons and Field Training Battalion in Parris Island, South Carolina where he was assigned as the Executive Officer of Range Company. In 2017 he was promoted to Captain and reassigned to be the Company Commander of Weapons Field Training Company. He then held the billet of Operations Officer for his remaining two years with Weapons Field Training Battalion.
In 2020, Captain Sutton was assigned orders to 3d Assault Amphibious Battalion in Camp Pendleton California where he was assigned duties as the Assistant Operations Officer. Following this billet, Captain Sutton was assigned as the Company Commander of Bravo Company, 3d Assault Amphibious Battalion. While with Bravo, Captain Sutton deployed to Okinawa Japan in support of the Unit Deployment Program. Following deployment and company command, Captain Sutton was assigned as the Assistant Operations Officer of 5th Marine Regiment.
Major Sutton is currently assigned as the Inspector/Instructor of Charlie Company, 4th Assault Amphibious Battalion. He was promoted to his current rank of Major in August 2022.
Major Sutton's professional military education includes Expeditionary Warfare School and the Basic School. He is also yellow and green belt certified in LeanSixSigma.
Major Sutton's personal decorations includes Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with 1 gold star.