Matt currently works as the Environmental Project Manager at the Port of Vancouver. He specializes in environmental regulatory policy, permitting, compliance, mitigation, and restoration. Prior to the Port, he has worked for other government agencies and private consultants.
Matt achieved dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Environmental Studies and Political Science from the University of Oregon. He also received a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning with a focus on Environmental and Transportation Planning from Portland State University. Matt is particularly proud of leading the Master Planning effort to redevelop the Port’s waterfront property at Terminal 1 in Vancouver, WA into a mixed use development highlighted by a public marketplace. This project is currently in construction.
In his off-work time, Matt enjoys spending time with his two teenage boys while also backpacking, mountain climbing, skiing and exploring the Pacific Northwest.