(678) 526-3543
602 Miller Avenue, Tybee Island, GA, 31328,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Labor/Unions, Manufacturing, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Guided by a strong moral compass, a can-do work ethic, and relationships across the map, I've made a name for myself as a lobbyist who gets it done.
1) AMERICANS FOR PATIENT ACCESS, INC.
2) B.I.G. Entertainment Network
3) Bryan County Chamber of Commerce
6) Coastal Entertainment Alliance
7) Combat Boots 2 the Boardroom
8) Entertainment Tourism Alliance of Georgia
11) Georgia REALTORS
11-15 years
Successful passage of various Tax Credits to stimulate Economic Development and Job creation. Entertainment Industry, Railroad, etc.
Successful passage of multiple pieces of legislation to protect private property rights, enhance access to home ownership, and more.
Gained many advances in Rail and Workplace Safety
Top Lobbyists Awards - James Magazine
Peer Awards for Lobbyist accomplishments / performance
Industry Awards - Logistics, Rail
Non-Profit Awards - awareness and fundraising campaigns
Statewide relationships across a broad array of industries such as Georgia Ports, Film Industry, Agriculture (Marine and Land), Local Chambers of Commerce, Veterans Affairs, and more.
Solid relationships with House and Senate Leadership in both parties.
Solid relationship with Georgia Governor. Appointed by Gov. Kemp in 2020 to serve on Georgia Service & Volunteer Commission.
Solid relationships with agencies such as Public Service Commission, Econ Development, and others
A strong presence in Tourism and Economic Development, Labor, Regulated Industries, Transportation, Creative Arts, and other Committees.
Matt's professional career began at the age of nineteen, as a Savannah Railroad Conductor. While working on the railroad across the southeast, Matt served as Legislative Representative, a role in which he advocated for safe work conditions, engaged in local and state politics, and promoted economic development. Next, he was elected statewide to advocate on behalf of Railroad Employees and Retirees under the Gold Dome, proudly serving for thirteen legislative sessions. In 2016, Matt was named a Rising Star by Progressive Railroading Magazine. After decades of successful collaboration with business owners, communities, and elected officials throughout the state on important economic and social initiatives, Matt found Georgia Matters LLC, an award-winning Government Relations Firm.
(770) 880-2745
520 Fairfield Church Rd, JACKSON, GA, 30233,
4) Cardinality
5) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
7) Community Management Associates
9) Development Authority of Fulton County
10) DocuSign, Inc.
11) Fralick Bozeman Public Affairs
12) Georgia Automobile Dealers Association
16) Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association
17) GunTag
19) iLAB
20) Intercontinental Hotel Group
22) MARTA
(404) 550-2361
828 Ralph McGill Blvd NE Ste W7, W 7, ATLANTA, GA, 30306-4348,
1) ACE American Insurance Company
2) Allan Vella
3) Associated Builders & Contractors of Georgia, Inc.
4) AT&T
5) Atlanta Apartment Association
6) Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia
8) Community Bankers Association of Georgia
10) EIG
13) Georgia Apartment Association
14) Georgia Arts and Culture Venues Coalition
15) Georgia Association of Property and Casualty Insurance Companies
16) Georgia Financial Services Association
18) Munich American Reassurance Company
19) Optum, Inc.
20) OptumRx, Inc.
21) PMI Global Services Inc. and Affiliates
22) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
23) SouthStar Energy Services d/b/a Georgia Natural Gas
25) United Healthcare Insurance Company
26) United Healthcare Insurance Company of the River Valley
27) United Healthcare of Georgia, Inc.
(404) 520-2254
520 Fairfield Church Rd., SUITE 800, JACKSON, GA, 30233,
4) Cardinality
6) Community Management Associates
8) Development Authority of Fulton County
10) Fralick Bozeman Public Affairs
11) Georgia Automobile Dealers Association
15) Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association
16) GunTag
18) iLAB
19) Intercontinental Hotel Group
21) MARTA
22) MGM Resorts International, Inc
24) Penn Foster
26) Resultant
28) Rowen Foundation
29) Safe Families
32) Shipt, Inc.
33) Southeast Georgia Health System
35) T-Mobile
36) UHS
37) Vapor Technology Association
38) Viaplus
(404) 404-5928
PO BOX 8056, 520-348, ATLANTA, GA, 31106,
(423) 315-0583
PO Box 979, Chickamauga, GA, 30707,
(423) 421-8175
PO Box 979, Chickamauga, GA, 30707,
(770) 880-2745
520 Fairfield Church Road, Jackson, GA, 30233,
4) Cardinality
5) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
7) Community Management Associates
9) Development Authority of Fulton County
10) DocuSign, Inc.
11) Fralick Bozeman Public Affairs
12) Georgia Automobile Dealers Association
16) Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association
18) iLAB
19) Intercontinental Hotel Group
21) MARTA
(404) 919-1810
249 Josephine Street NE, SUITE 5300, ATLANTA, GA, 30307,
(404) 465-4689
4994 Lower Roswell Rd, Suite 36, MARIETTA, GA, 30068,
(404) 219-2322
828 Ralph McGill Blvd NE Ste W7, SUITE W7, ATLANTA, GA, 30306-4348,
1) ACE American Insurance Company
2) Allan Vella
3) Associated Builders & Contractors of Georgia, Inc.
4) AT&T
5) Atlanta Apartment Association
6) Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia
8) Community Bankers Association of Georgia
10) EIG
13) Georgia Apartment Association
14) Georgia Arts and Culture Venues Coalition
15) Georgia Association of Property and Casualty Insurance Companies
16) Georgia Financial Services Association
17) JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
18) Munich American Reassurance Company
19) Optum, Inc.
20) OptumRx, Inc.
21) PMI Global Services Inc. and Affiliates
22) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
23) SouthStar Energy Services d/b/a Georgia Natural Gas
25) United Healthcare Insurance Company
26) United Healthcare Insurance Company of the River Valley
27) United Healthcare of Georgia, Inc.
(229) 506-3271
1810 Greenleffe Drive, Statham, GA, 30666,
1) ADP
2) Capital City Public Affairs
7) Gas South
9) Georgia Craft Brewers Guild
10) Georgia Credit Union Association
