PERSONAL:
A fourth-generation resident of Eastern Washington, Matt is a cum laude graduate of the Gonzaga University School of Law and is an attorney in private practice. He earned a commission in the U.S. Army after completing the Gonzaga ROTC program. As a distinguished military graduate, Matt served combat tours in Bosnia and Iraq. He is a co-founder of the Washington family Foundation, which later merged with the Family Policy Institute of Washington. Matt and his wife, Viktoriya, reside in Spokane Valley.
EDUCATION:
Gonzaga University – B.A. in History and Political science
Graduate, Gonzaga University School of Law
MILITARY:
Distinguished Military Graduate, Gonzaga University Army ROTC
Platoon Leader, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment (Bosnia-Herzegovina)
Company Commander, 1-161st Infantry, Washington Army National Guard (Iraq)
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Bronze Star
Meritorious Service Medal
Rookie of the Year
PROFESSIONAL:
Attorney, Casey Law Offices, P.S., Spokane, Washington
CIVIC ACTIVITIES:
Lifetime Member,Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Member, American Legion
Allied attorney, Alliance Defense Fund (ADF), a nationwide network of attorneys dedicated to preserving religious freedom
STATE GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE:
State Representative, serving his second term

The 2013 regular session adjourned April 28. A special session began May 13 - budget writers and caucus leadership are negotiating an agreement before other members are called back to Olympia to vote on a final budget.


