Matthew A. Beaton is an American political figure and business executive.
Matthew Beaton | |
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Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs | |
In office January 8, 2015 – May 3, 2019[1] | |
Governor | Charlie Baker |
Preceded by | Maeve Vallely Bartlett |
Succeeded by | Kathleen Theoharides |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 11th Worcester district | |
In office 2011–2015 | |
Preceded by | Karyn Polito |
Succeeded by | Hannah Kane |
Personal details | |
Born | Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, U.S. | July 27, 1978
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Laura Beaton |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Shrewsbury, Massachusetts |
Alma mater | Worcester Polytechnic Institute (B.S.) Boston University (M.S.) |
Occupation | Political figure |
Website | Massachusetts legislature website Campaign website |
Career
editIn May, 2019, he became senior vice president of renewable energy and emerging technology at TRC Companies.[1] His most recent public office was serving as the Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs from 2015 to 2019. He previously elected in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015. He is a Shrewsbury resident and a member of the Republican Party.[2] Beaton graduated from St. John's High School in Shrewsbury in 1996. Beaton represented the United States in the 2001 World Rowing Championships in Lucerne, Switzerland in the men's lightweight double.
References
edit- ^ a b Schoenberg, Shira. "Massachusetts Energy Secretary Matt Beaton will be replaced by WMass native Kathleen Theoharides". No. April 29, 2019. MassLive LLC. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- ^ Matthew A. Beaton. Massachusetts General Court.