Matthew is a policy advisor at Michael Best Strategies where he brings a wealth of legislative and regulatory experience from his years of service in Texas government and advocacy organizations. With a track record of navigating complex policy landscapes, Matthew specializes in energy, healthcare, and regulatory issues, leveraging his deep understanding of legislative processes and stakeholder engagement to deliver impactful solutions.
Before joining Michael Best Strategies, Matthew held the role of deputy chief of staff for Texas State Representative Travis Clardy (TX-11). In this capacity, he managed the Austin operations of the Texas Capitol office, prepared Representative Clardy for committee hearings and high-level meetings, and played a critical role in Clardy’s transition to president and CEO of the Texas Health Care Association. His work included monitoring legislative and regulatory proceedings, such as hearings of the House State Affairs Committee, Senate Business and Commerce Committee, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC).
Matthew’s experience extends to consumer advocacy and utility regulation, gained during his tenure as a government relations specialist at the Office of the Public Utility Counsel. In this role, he represented residential and small commercial consumers at the Texas Legislature, PUC, and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, ensuring their voices were heard in key energy and utility discussions.