Matt has worked in transportation, energy, and alternative fuels since 2012 at the local, state, and federal level. As Electric Vehicle Specialist for the Smart Columbus program, Matt coordinates various electric vehicle fleet deployments and charging initiatives, while also providing insight to consumer adoption. Prior to joining the Electrification Coalition, Matt served as Project Manager at Clean Fuels Ohio, the nation’s largest U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Coalition. Matt was also a lead grant writer for the City of Columbus’ Smart City Challenge Grant Application. Matt holds a master’s in public administration from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University with a focus in Energy Policy, and a B.A. in communication with Public Relations Certification from the University of Cincinnati. Matt currently serves as Vice Chair for the Energy and Air Quality Working Group at the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, Founding Chair of the Young Professionals in Energy Columbus Chapter, and was recognized as “Person to Know in Energy” by Columbus Business First in 2017.