Matthew A. Beaton is an American political figure and business executive.

Matthew Beaton
Beaton in 2015
Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs
In office
January 8, 2015 – May 3, 2019[1]
GovernorCharlie Baker
Preceded byMaeve Vallely Bartlett
Succeeded byKathleen Theoharides
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 11th Worcester district
In office
2011–2015
Preceded byKaryn Polito
Succeeded byHannah Kane
Personal details
Born (1978-07-27) July 27, 1978 (age 46)
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLaura Beaton
Children3
Residence(s)Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Alma materWorcester Polytechnic Institute (B.S.)
Boston University (M.S.)
OccupationPolitical figure
WebsiteMassachusetts legislature website
Campaign website

Career

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In 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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Matthew A. Beaton. Massachusetts General Court.