Dr. Matthew Berg Email & Phone Number

• Founded innovative science-based water and natural resources risk management and stakeholder engagement firm, generating high-impact analyses to guide industry strategy and public policy.Major Accomplishments:
• Invited to brief congressional delegations on climate and water resources trends
• Expertise cited in first ever statewide flood assessment for Texas
• Consistently referenced in regional media
• Asked to lead regional discussions on vulnerability and disruption from natural disasters
• Named to board of directors of largest regional land trust

Houston, Texas, US

• Recruited to lead strategic programs and launch new data initiatives for a Forbes-recognized energy and water sector leader. Built group to reputation of thought leadership in under a year.Major Accomplishments:
• Programs led to >50% reduction in customer water use and utility expense
• Invited to deliver recommendations to legislative water efficiency advisory panel
• Data collection programs utilized in State Water Plan
• Invited to speak at numerous symposia

College Station, TX, US

• Recruited to provide leadership across 4 multidisciplinary teams in 3 time zones to a large agriculture/land use/water resources research program.
• Managing and mentoring technical staff from 4 different countries
• Guiding strategic planning efforts for large multi-site organization
• Crafting public relations documents and reports for project partnersMajor Accomplishments:
• Published high-impact water resources, climate, and land use research
• Received organization-wide award for technical communication

College Station, TX, US

• Recruited to manage complex sustainability research program, accelerate public relations, and engage in high-level coordination with top elected officials.
• Conducting meetings with U.S. Congress on sustainability investment and research programs
• Promoting organization and impact at national-scale events
• Performing in-country study of Brazilian agricultural development
• Delivering invited presentations at national, state, and local meetingsMajor Accomplishments:
• Given national awards for government relations and public communications efforts

College Station, Texas, US

• Conducted first of its kind water planning initiative used as a national model. Created consensus among government, industry, and public stakeholders to implement complex regional water management projects.
• Building diverse partnerships to accomplish wide-ranging natural resources initiatives
• Preparing reports for project partners and briefs for legislative committees
• Developing and implementing program budgets, timelines, and work plans
• Disseminating best practices to advance industry efficiencyMajor Accomplishments:
• Authored first watershed management plan from Texas approved by U.S. EPA

Phd, Hydrology

M.S., Ecosystem Science

B.S., Biology/Coastal Ecology