Ryan Matthews
Ryan E. Matthews is a former interim secretary of environmental protection for the state of Florida. He served in this position from February 4, 2017, to May 23, 2017. He was appointed to the position by Republican Gov. Rick Scott (R) to succeed Jonathan Steverson, who resigned effective February 3, 2017, to take a position in the private sector. He was succeeded by Noah Valenstein.[1][2]
Biography
Matthews previously worked as a lobbyist and general counsel for the Florida League of Cities. He joined the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in 2015 and worked as the water policy director and, later, as the deputy secretary of regulatory programs.[1][3]
Education
- B.A., political science and government, University of Florida
- J.D., Florida Coastal School of Law
- L.L.M., environmental law, University of Denver
Political career
Secretary of Environmental Protection (2017)
Matthews was confirmed as the interim Florida secretary of environmental protection on February 1, 2017. He assumed office on February 4, 2017. He served until May 23, 2017, when Noah Valenstein was appointed to the position.[1][2]
Appointments
2017
Gov. Rick Scott (R) appointed Matthews to serve as the interim Florida secretary of environmental protection on January 24, 2017, and he was confirmed by the Cabinet on February 1, 2017.[1]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Ryan + Matthews + Florida + Environment"
See also
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| Preceded by Jonathan Steverson |
Florida Secretary of Environmental Protection 2017 |
Succeeded by Noah Valenstein |
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