The Official Podcast of the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce

Matt Foster

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Lead - External Affairs

Margaret J. Wheatley once said, "There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." I specialize in finding what a community cares about, and how our business can play a role in fulfilling that need.

I am a motivated Army veteran that is passionate about serving the community by providing businesses meaningful connections to key community leaders, policy makers, and government officials. I utilize my Masters in Public Administration with graduate certificates in Urban Nonprofit Management and Public Budgeting / Financial Management to break down barriers with government leaders to showcase how private sector solutions resolve and mitigated government challenges.

My community engagement and advocacy successes were recognized by my Alma-Mater and I was awarded the University of Texas at Arlington 2018 Distinguished Alumni of the Year.

When I am not connecting businesses with the community, you can find me challenging myself by literally reaching new peaks and searching for new challenges. I love getting outdoors, hiking and camping with my fellow veterans. More recently, I have joined a group of veterans that teach and play golf as a form of therapy.