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Matt Shea's Biography

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Full Name:

Matt Shea

Gender:

Male

Family:

Wife: Viktoriya

Birth Place:

Spokane, WA

Home City:

Spokane, WA

Religion:

Christian

JD, Law, Gonzaga University School of Law, 2001-2006

BA, History/Political Science, Gonzaga University, 1992-1996, Grade Point Average of 3.4

Representative, Washington State House of Representatives, District 4 Position 2, 2008-2021

Minority Caucus Chair, Washington State House of Representatives, 2017-2019

Candidate, Washington State House of Representatives, District 4 Position 1, 2018

Assistant Minority Floor Leader, Washington State House of Representatives, 2011-2016

Former Member, Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Member, Ecology and Parks Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Member, Environment Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Ranking Minority Member, Environment Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Ranking Minority Member, Environment and Energy Committee Washington State House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Labor and Workforce Development Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Attorney, M. Casey Law, Private Limited Liability Corporation, 2013-present

Host, Patriot Radio, American Christian Network, 2010-present

Company Commander, 1-161st Infantry, Washington Army National Guard, present

Associate Attorney, Casey Law Offices, Professional Service, 2009-2012

Associate Attorney, Keith S. Douglas and Associates, Limited Liability Partnership, 2007-2009

Legal Intern/Contract Attorney, Law Office of Heath M. Irvine, 2006-2007

Legal Intern, Law Office of Dan B. Johnson, 2002-2006

Captain, United States Army, 1996-2006

Grounds Keeper/Warehouse Stocker, Grizzly Imports, 1992-1995

Affiliated Attorney, Pacific Justice Institute, 2016-present

Member, Gun Owners of America, 2012-present

Member, National Rifle Association, 2007-present

Allied Attorney, Alliance Defending Freedom, 2006-present

Member, Gonzaga School of Law Alumni Association, 2006-present

Member, National Infantry Association, 2005-present

Member, First Cavalry Division Association, 2004-present

Member, American Legion, 2000-present

Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2000-present

Member, Gonzaga University Alumni Association, 1996-present

Member, Third Cavalry Association, 1996-present

Vice Chair, Eastern Washington Army Advisory Board, present

Board Member, Give Me Liberty Fund, present

Member, One Body Ministries, present

Member, Spokane Selective Service Board, present

Director, Burning Boots Trail Club, 2012-2016

Co-Founder, Family Policy Institute of Washington, 2005-2008

Assistant Scout Master, Inland Northwest Council, Boy Scouts of America, Troop 210, 2006-2007

Volunteer Legal Intern, Spokane County Prosecutor's Office, 2002

Awards:

2015 National Security Eagle Award, ACT! for America, 2015;
Honor Corps, Alliance Defending Freedom, 2013;
Defender of Freedom Award, Citizen's Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR), 2013;
Top 10 Legislator of 2012, Citizen's Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR), 2012;
Guardian of Small Business, National Federation of Independent Businesses, 2012;
Cornerstone Award, Association of Washington Business, 2010;
Rookie Legislator of the Year, Everett Herald, 2009;
Bronze Star, United States Army, 2005;
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, United States Army, 2005;
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, United States Army, 2005;
Meritorious Service Medal, United States Army, 2005;
Order of St. Maurice, National Infantry Association, 2005;
Army Achievement Medal, United States Army, 2003;
Washington State Emergency Service Ribbon, State of Washington, Military Department, 2001;
Army Commendation Medal, United States Army, 2000;
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, United States Army, 2000;
Medal, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, 2000;
Army Achievement Medal, United States Army, 2000;
Order of the Spur, SGM Lawrence C. Dunbar, Operations Sergeant Major, 1999;
Thunder Warrior Commendation, LTC Terry A. Wolff, Commander 3/3 ACR, 1997;
Hero of the Battle, Fort Irwin, National Training Center, 1997;
Commandant's List (Top 10% Officer Basic Course), United States Army Armor School, 1996;
Commendation (Outstanding Support of IMSO), International Military Student Office, 1996

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Avid hunter and fisherman.

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