Some people are born to fight the good fight and Matt is one of them. A Kingman, Arizona native and military veteran, he boasts over three decades of experience in the state’s political and public policy realm, honing his skills in legislative affairs, economic development, natural resource management, land use, and regulatory matters. His career spans roles in former Governor Napolitano’s administration, including Northern Arizona Regional Director for the Department of Environmental Quality. He’s also a former Vice-Chairman of the Arizona Democratic Party. At Matters of State Strategies, Matt heads up legislative and government agency projects.