Strategic Communicator | Agency Executive | Crisis Consultant | Nonprofit Board DirectorOffering 20+ years experience handling public and government relations, business and economic development, business advisement, and crisis communications response across North America, with particular focus in New York State, Southern Ontario, and Washington, D.C.As Chief Business Officer at The Martin Group, Matt oversees agency expansion and strategic positioning, while also managing the integrated firm's day-to-day growth, new business, strategy, content, public relations, and public affairs operations. Current clients include New Era Cap, Under Armour, Wegmans, Puma, Independent Health, M&T Bank, Student Transportation of America, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation and many other companies and non-profit organizations.Learn more at www.martingroup.co.Also former FleishmanHillard (FHDC), former Office of U.S. Senator Mark Dayton (MN), former Empire State Development (ECHDC), former Buffalo & Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority (PBA), and board supporter of Valley Community Association (VCA).Seed Investor | Startup Supporter | Small Business